Posto 9 is a stretch of Ipanema Beach beside a numbered lifeguard stand on Avenida Vieira Souto. Come for a swim, a sunny day by the water or a sunset on the sand. The area has a sociable, LGBT-friendly atmosphere and attracts fewer families than some other parts of the beach. You can rent chairs and umbrellas, buy a coconut from beach vendors or watch games of foot-volley. Weekends draw larger crowds, and the beach also becomes a gathering place at night.
The lifeguard post on Ipanema
The numbered postos along Ipanema Beach are lifeguard stands. Posto 9 is a familiar meeting point on the shore, where people come to swim, relax and spend time on the sand. Its atmosphere is more sociable and less family-oriented than some other parts of the beach.
Beach vendors pass through selling items such as coconuts. You can also rent chairs and umbrellas, or watch a game of foot-volley.
Tides and beach facilities
Tides can be dangerous even in summer, so stay close to shore and watch the water as conditions change. The facilities and rentals are paid: bathroom access costs 5 reais, while chairs and umbrellas cost 10 reais each. The beach is busier on weekends, so a weekday visit is a quieter option.
FAQ
Where is Posto 9?
Posto 9 is on Ipanema Beach, along Avenida Vieira Souto in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Posto 9 known for?
It is a well-known meeting point on Ipanema Beach, with a sociable, LGBT-friendly atmosphere and games of foot-volley.
How much do the bathroom and beach rentals cost?
Bathroom access costs 5 reais. Chair and umbrella rentals cost 10 reais each.
When is Posto 9 less crowded?
Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
