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Covetrip / Beach / Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Praia do Recreio

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Praia do Recreio is at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil in Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil.

Praia do Recreio at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Patrolled surf beach popular with locals and visitors. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
22 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.6 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Rio de Janeiro Coast
Country
Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Where is Praia do Recreio?

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

19/09
25°
19°
Wind 28 km/h
UV index 7
20/09
28°
19°
Wind 20 km/h
UV index 8
21/09
31°
22°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 8
22/09
31°
22°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 8
23/09
21°
19°
Wind 31 km/h
UV index 3
24/09
22°
19°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 2
25/09
23°
20°
Wind 20 km/h
UV index 7

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
27.2°
Feb
28.7°
Mar
25.8°
Apr
25.1°
May
24.5°
Jun
23.1°
Jul
22.6°
Aug
22.7°
Sep
22.1°
Oct
20.1°
Nov
22.3°
Dec
24.9°

Places to stay nearby

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.6 km

Windsor California Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.7 km

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.1 km

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Stay near Copacabana Beach
≈ see partner
815 m

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Hotel Atlântico Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.6 km

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