Praia Vermelha, Beach at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The red-tinted beach stretches along a curved bay with clear waters surrounded by granite cliffs and Atlantic forest vegetation.
The beach gained prominence in the 1950s when Rio's tourism infrastructure expanded with the construction of access roads near Sugarloaf Mountain.
Local fishermen gather at dawn on the beach to launch their traditional boats and catch fish using methods passed through generations.
The beach offers designated swimming areas with lifeguards, restroom facilities, and parking spaces accessible through three different entrance points.
The beach sand contains natural iron deposits that create distinct reddish patterns when sunlight reflects on the shoreline.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: -22.95528,-43.16472
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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