Brazil’s most famous beach – and its oily throngs in thongs  – unfolds in southern Rio.

For a hippie afternoon, head to the popular Posto 9, where beachgoers toss aside their inhibitions (and sometimes also their bathing suits).

Brazil’s most famous beach – and its oily throngs in thongs  – unfolds in southern Rio.

For a hippie afternoon, head to the popular Posto 9, where beachgoers toss aside their inhibitions (and sometimes also their bathing suits).