This Sept. 7, 2012 photo shows Praia Vermelha, or 'Red beach' at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio boasts some of the world's most stunning urban beaches and they're worth several visits. Cariocas spend much of their free time sunning themselves, chatting up neighbors, toning their muscles and then showing them off on these long stretches of white sand, so beach-going makes for great people-watching. Go to Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon or Praia Vermelha, at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain, if you want to stay in the city. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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