Ok, so your asking your self what the heck is a Poupozuda. Well this is the term affectionately given to the curvy local women that graciously fill out the bottom half of their bikinis. Keeping in mind that the Brazilian men place great value on the lower half of women's bodies even more than the chest helps understand the creation of this nickname.

If you're a single man and asking people where the good places to go are, you're likely to hear this word a lot. So, don't be afraid because a Poupozuda is not some big scary monster that lives in Tijuca Forest but rather a Jenifer Lopez-looking local girl probably very turned on by your obvious gringo accent.

Though truly abundant all over Rio and Brazil the greatest concentration of these girls in the Rio area seems to be on the beaches in BARRA, a more recently developed section of Rio, only a beautiful scenic drive from the traditional tourist areas on the South side of the city. Many locals like to go here because the water is cleaner and it's possible to see famous soccer players and TV stars.