If you thought that people-watching and soaking up sun rays were the only things to do at Ipanema Beach, you're in for a surprise. The beach is the setting for a number of sports, both in and out of the water. We captured them in exciting sequences of action photos at the Sports & Action Series.

In the sea you can start with surfing, and go on to bodyboarding, bodysurfing, and skimboarding. On the sand choose from beach tennis to beach volleyball, soccer or foot volleyball, and exciting variation. If you'd rather stay on the sidewalk, there's jogging, cycling, and skating on the bicycle lane. On Sundays, when the street is open for pedestrians only, don't miss the rodas de capoeira.

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