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5 Picturesque Places to Visit in Rio, According to Photographer Gray Malin

At long last, the Rio Olympics are upon us. And that means starting next week, you won't be able to avoid perfectly filtered shots of the city--and its gorgeous sandy beaches--dominating all of your social feeds. Whether you were lucky enough to score tickets to the buzziest sporting event of the year, or are simply trying to keep up with the constant chatter surrounding the Games, here are the spots to know, handpicked by photographer (and self-professed Brazil obsessive) Gray Malin, who spotlights the tropical locale in his new book, Beaches ($33; amazon.com).

--With reporting by Claire Stern.