IBOV 188,268.59 ▲ 1.42% IPSA 11,238.63 ▼ 1.16% IPC MEX 64,106.82 ▼ 1.09% MERVAL 3,157,852 — 0.00% COLCAP 2,626.71 ▲ 1.65% BVL PERÚ 60,702.89 ▼ 2.19% USD/BRL5.10▼ 0.10% USD/MXN16.96▼ 0.14% USD/CLP935.62▼ 0.58% USD/COP3,093▼ 0.55% USD/PEN3.36▲ 0.26% USD/ARS1,513▼ 0.08% USD/UYU40.24▲ 3.05% USD/PYG5,868▲ 2.26% USD/BOB12.36▲ 1.91% USD/DOP58.67▲ 0.29% USD/CRC447.58▲ 1.69% USD/GTQ7.63▲ 3.04% USD/HNL26.85▲ 0.57% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.34% USD/VES830.41▲ 0.45% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.40% EUR/BRL5.91▼ 0.32% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 188,268.59 ▲ 1.42% IPSA 11,238.63 ▼ 1.16% IPC MEX 64,106.82 ▼ 1.09% MERVAL 3,157,852 — 0.00% COLCAP 2,626.71 ▲ 1.65% BVL PERÚ 60,702.89 ▼ 2.19% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Ipanema Beach Ranks Second in World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

By · February 16, 2024 · 2 min read

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Lonely Planet, renowned for its travel guides, ranks Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro as the world’s second-most beautiful beach.

This distinction celebrates Ipanema’s breathtaking sunsets, which locals often applaud, underscoring the beach’s unique charm.

The guide sheds light on Ipanema’s vibrant spots. Post-9 attracts fashion-forward individuals, blending youth with artists and hippies.

Farme Beach, facing Farme de Amoedo Street, is a hub for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Meanwhile, Post 8 brings together children from local favelas. Surfers prefer Post 7, and Post 10 buzzes with games of volleyball and footvolley.

Ipanema Beach Ranks Second in World's Most Beautiful Beaches
Ipanema Beach Ranks Second in World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.
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The Pass in Byron Bay, Australia, claims the top spot. Lonely Planet’s top ten showcase beaches from Thailand to Spain, each celebrated for its beauty and cultural significance.

These rankings not only guide travelers but also spotlight the diverse allure of global coastlines, from Ipanema’s lively shores to the serene beauty of Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles.

Topping the list is The Pass in Byron Bay, Australia. Here are Lonely Planet’s top ten most beautiful beaches in the world:

1. The Pass, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

2. Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3. Ao Maya, Ko Phi-Phi, Krabi, Thailand

4. Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

5. Sarakiniko, Milos Cyclades, Greece

6. Chesterman Beach, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

7. Cabo San Juan del Guía, Tayrona National Natural Park, Colombia

8. Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue, Seychelles

9. Playa Balandra, La Paz BCS, Mexico

10. Punta Paloma, Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain

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