Praia de Ipanema – Farme de Amoedo

Beach · Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Where Rua Farme de Amoedo meets Ipanema beach lies Rio’s best-known queer beach section, recognisable by the rainbow flags on the beach stalls.

• Rainbow flags
• Barracas
• Sunset at Arpoador
• Posto 8–9

Location

Avenida Vieira Souto, at Rua Farme de Amoedo
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Entry

free

Crowd

mixed, many gay men, locals and travellers

Flirt factor

high

Best time

afternoon until sunset
busiest at weekends, especially on Sundays

Getting there

Metro line 1 to General Osório, then a few minutes on foot

What makes the beach at Farme de Amoedo stand out

The stretch between lifeguard towers Posto 8 and Posto 9 has been the meeting point of Rio’s queer community for decades. The beach stalls hang rainbow flags, so the spot is easy to find. It’s not just about sunbathing here, but about seeing and being seen: sungas, caipirinhas, volleyball and lots of toned Cariocas.

Each beach stall has its own regular crowd. The Barraca da Denise at Posto 9 (number 63) is a well-known meeting point, and stalls 64, 65 and 106 are also mentioned. There you hire a sunbed and umbrella and order drinks right at your spot.

Atmosphere and crowd

At weekends and on public holidays the sand is packed from midday, and it’s liveliest in the afternoon. Locals and travellers mix, and couples are openly affectionate. Visitors praise the relaxed, playful mood and the feeling of visibility.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: misterb&b, Accor Magazine, Rio Carnaval, Rio Memórias. Access and use may change, please check before visiting.