Ipanema Beach

Brazilian coastal destination

Ipanema Beach is a famous stretch of sand in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its scenic beauty and vibrant social scene.

The 1962 bossa nova song "The Girl from Ipanema" made the name internationally recognizable.

Ipanema carries associations of Brazilian beach culture, glamour, and relaxed sophistication: We spent the afternoon people-watching at Ipanema.

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bikini · Brazilian wax · sand · surf · Brazil · sunbathing · volleyball · boardwalk · coconut · tan · tan lines · waves · Atlantic Ocean · tropics · tropical paradise · carnival · palm trees · sunset

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geographic terrain/landscape type

Ipanema BeachSwiss Alps

Mountain range through Switzerland

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climate/environment

Ipanema BeachAntarctica

Southernmost continental landmass

Siberia · Svalbard · frozen wasteland · North Pole · glacier

cultural atmosphere/vibe

Ipanema BeachChernobyl

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Family

beach, beaches, beached, beaching, beachy

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G