Copacabana Beach

Rio's most talked-about beach, drawing people from all walks of life to its sand and promenade, and host of a huge New Year's Eve party.

Copacabana Beach appears in 13 of the 17 Rio de Janeiro vlogs we indexed, first in 2014, most recently in 2026.

13 moments in vlogs

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  1. Chews to Explore

    The BEST CITY in the WORLD! Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Travel

    The beachfront road closes to cars on Sundays. Milho verde (corn) costs 10 R and aรงaรญ cups are under $2.
  2. Expedia

    Rio de Janeiro Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    Usually packed with sunbathers, but the water is calm.
  3. Leesh Brock

    rio de janeiro vlog | new year's eve on copacabana beach + bucket list activities in BRAZIL ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ

    On New Year's Eve the crowd follows an all-white dress code, and many people run into the sea at midnight.
  4. Top Travel

    How to spend 4 days in Rio de Janeiro? - Travel Guide

    Named after a small image of the Virgin Mary known as the Copacabana Madonna.
  5. Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

    RIO DE JANEIRO TRAVEL GUIDE ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐ŸŒž Top 25 Things to Do, See, Eat & Experience in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Packed on summer weekends but much more relaxed in winter; grab a fresh coconut from a promenade stand.
  6. touropia

    10 Top Tourist Attractions in Rio de Janeiro - Travel Video

    It is lined inland by closely packed high-rise hotels and apartments.
  7. Mark and Asya

    Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE to Travel?! What to do in Rio, BRAZIL?

    Caipirinhas cost about $2โ€“3 here. Keep your phone in your pocket around groups of teenagers.
  8. Before You Go

    Rio De Janeiro Brazil: 24 Best Things to do in Rio De Janeiro

    Over 2 million people gather here for the New Year's Eve party.
  9. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Rio De Janeiro Brazil 4K

    Rated the premier area to stay; it is swimmable most of the year but sometimes closes for swimming.
  10. Jumping Places

    Rio de Janeiro Ultimate Travel Guide & Cost 2026 (Best Places To Visit!)

    Most tourists stay in Copacabana or Ipanema, and the beach bars often have live samba.
  11. Brief

    Go Places with Tati & Brennan

    15 BEST Things to do in Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท What to do in Brazil | Travel Guide & Tips

    Vendors sell shrimp skewers, corn, coconut water and caipirinhas; keep valuables in a waterproof case.
  12. Travelling With Con

    โš ๏ธ Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE for tourists in 2026 ๐Ÿค” 5 Safety Tips you NEED to know! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

    Currents are very powerful and the water is cold even in summer, so take care when swimming.
  13. Max and Jacqui

    What To Do With 72 HOURS in RIO DE JANEIRO!

    The road closes to traffic on weekends, making it ideal for a bike ride along the full length.

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