Surfing in Rio de Janeiro
Surf Spots In Rio de Janeiro
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Information about Rio de Janeiro
Surf Spot Map of Rio de Janeiro.
The second largest city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro means "River of January". Overlooked by the large statue Cristo Redentor (or Christ the Redeemer or Jesus), Rio is one beautiful city.
Rio is famous for it's annual carnival and its famous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, and the quality of its local football teams! Oh, and the bikinis on the beach.
Rio de Janeiro Surfing Info and Details
Surfing is getting really popular here and the numerous surf beaches attract a lot of locals and visitors. Things can get pretty tense when people misbehave in the lineup.
The tropical climate and warm water make this a great place for a surf trip, the beaches catch plenty of south swell and there are nice consistent waves throughout the year.