Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro
Day breaks over Leme beach.
San Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro
Testing a speed wing on a windy morning at Sao Conrado beach.
Guanabara beach, Rio de Janerio
Checking out the waves at gorgeous Guanabara beach.
Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro
Paddle boarding at iconic Ipanema beach.
Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro
Making a splash at Leme beach.
Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro
Catching an uplifting gymnastics practice on Ipanema beach.
Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro
Fun in the sun on Leme beach.
Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro
Game's on at Leme beach! Kids in Rio start playing soccer as soon as they can walk.
Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro
Moonrise and a pastel sky over Ipanema beach.
Rio de Janeiro
Snacking on churros and popcorn from a vendor's cart-parked on the beach in the shadow of Sugar Loaf.
Rio de Janeiro
Just after sunset, beaches light up with the tempting glow of food vendors' carts.
Discovering Rio de Janeiro
National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez explore Rio de Janeiro's natural wonders, with Nokia Lumia.