Rio de Janeiro opens its first nudist beach — theguardian.com

Rio de Janeiro has opened its first nudist beach following a campaign from activists. Abrico beach, an hour’s drive from the city centre, will now welcome those who prefer to bare all when sunbathing, marking a historic shift in Brazil’s surprisingly prudish attitude to public nudity. Paula Nogueira, who helped organise a topless protest in December with fellow nudist Anna Rios, described the move as a “courageous decision by the mayor.”

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