Rio has one official nude beach, tucked inside a nature reserve at the western end of the city. It suits anyone who wants the nude option without making a production of it.
Expect praia do abricó, mountain and forest backdrop, easy city access and warm sea all summer. Praia do Abricó between them cover most of what visitors are after.
Most people fold Rio de Janeiro into a wider Brazil route rather than visiting on its own.
Why naturists choose Rio de Janeiro
- Praia do Abricó
- Mountain and forest backdrop
- Easy city access
- Warm sea all summer
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Rio de Janeiro
Beach
Praia do Abricó
Rio's official naturist beach, in the Grumari reserve.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist region, Rio de Janeiro comes down to when you go and how you behave. November to April is the Brazilian summer — hot, humid and busy. Abricó is more comfortable early in the day. Abricó is the only place in Rio where nudity is legal. Everywhere else, keep the swimsuit on.
- Best time to visit
- November to April is the Brazilian summer — hot, humid and busy. Abricó is more comfortable early in the day.
- Etiquette & law
- Abricó is the only place in Rio where nudity is legal. Everywhere else, keep the swimsuit on.
Naturist Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Is Rio de Janeiro good for a naturist holiday?
Rio has one official nude beach, tucked inside a nature reserve at the western end of the city. Start with Praia do Abricó.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Rio de Janeiro?
November to April is the Brazilian summer — hot, humid and busy. Abricó is more comfortable early in the day.
What are the nudity rules in Rio de Janeiro?
Abricó is the only place in Rio where nudity is legal. Everywhere else, keep the swimsuit on.
Where can you go naked in Rio de Janeiro?
Praia do Abricó (beach) is the obvious starting point — rio's official naturist beach, in the Grumari reserve.