With the start of the 2016 Olympic Games just weeks away, tourists are beginning to arrive in Rio de Janeiro. With scenic mountain views and lively boardwalks, the Brazilian city's famous beaches are definitely worth a pit stop at the very least. Whether you want to sunbathe, surf, or play some volleyball, there's something for everyone.
Below, see 21 photos of some of the most famous stretches of sand in Brazil:
Rio's Ipanema Beach is considered one of the best urban beaches in the world.
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Part of its beauty is the views. You can see the Cagarras Islands offshore and majestic mountain peaks on land.
It's also well known for the locals, who strut their stuff in their Brazilian bikinis.
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