Ipanema and Copacabana are the two largest and most famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that have long lured tourists into their soft white sand. Copacabana was an iconic representation of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s when movie stars and celebrities would jet in from across the globe for the weekend. Nowadays, the spotlight has shifted to Ipanema which boasts restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.

Source: Travel Channel