BEACH ROUTES 3 routes in Rio de Janeiro state that combine some of the most fantastic beaches in the world Your best reason 1 BEACH ROUTES When the poet said “Rio its sea Reis, on the Green Coast, south. endless beaches…”, certainly he was These routes are as happiness referring to something far beyond packages that group beaches with the Wonderful City. The state of the style of each region. Beaches Rio de Janeiro has a gigantic list of with their own stories, with beautiful beaches on its more than communitites that give soul to the 600 km of Antlantic coast. place and a conjunction of natural To make your life and wishlist attributes that few regions on Earth easier, these beaches are grouped can gather in one state. At the end in 3 big routes: Rio – Guaratiba, in of this journey, you will say: “... Rio the carioca capital; Niterói – Búzios, you were made for me!” upstate, and Paraty – Angra dos 2 BEACH ROUTES WE LISTED HERE 3 ROUTES WITH 62 BEACHES FOR EVERY TASTE, STYLE, AGE AND SOMETHIG THAT ONLY RIO DE JANEIRO HAS: THE WONDERS OF RIO DE JANEIRO! Index 4 - Rio Route – Guaratiba 12 - Niterói Route – Búzios 45 - Paraty Route - Angra dos Reis 3 BEACHDistance rom Rio de Janeiro cit ROUTES ● Each circle: approximately 1 hour by car leaving from Copacabana Búzios Angra dos Reis Niterói Paraty 4 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES ROUTE RIO GUARATIBA Visiting a big metropolis of Latin America and still having access to true paradises of crystal clear and enchanting beaches is an advantage that few places in the world can offer. The city of Rio de Janeiro gives us this gift. The beauties of the coast go beyond the hype, sung and filmed beaches of the south. The Rio-Guaratiba route, starting from Barra da Tijuca, is an unforgettable encounter with the sea. 5 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Barra da Tijuca The Barra da Tijuca beach is the biggest of Rio de Janeiro state, with 18km of extension. Its green and clear waters extend along Lúcio Costa Avenue, until the Recreio dos Bandeirantes. The big advantage is the subway access, getting off at Jardim Oceânico station. A paradise for water and sand athlets, it attracts surfers and stand up paddle, windsurf and bodyboarding surfers, as well as footvolley and beach volley lovers. Families with children also enjoy a good bath. But it is important to be aware of the rough seas, warn the firefighters at the various rescue stations. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and kiosks with rental of chairs and umbrellas. So close to the pace of an urban center, Barra da Tijuca does not lose the charm of contact with nature. Restinga areas and the Marapendi Biological Reserve are nearby. 6 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Prainha (Little Beach) A small beach of 700 meters long that take the breath of the visitors. Prainha is love at first sight. Arriving at the place is like opening the jewelry box of the environmental preservation area of the Ecological Park that protects it. The access is controlled and when the only parking lot reaches full capacity, the option is to come back another day. Therefore, an important tip is to arrive early. There is not many bars and restaurants, the prices are usually a little above the average. However, there is toilets and rental of chairs and umbrellas available. It has no access by public transport, you can only 7 reach by car. BEACH ROUTES Grumari In Grumari, it is possible to forget that you are in one of the biggest capitals in Latin America. An area of environmental reserve surrounded by hills, restinga vegetation, mangrove and Atlantic Forest, quite lush. The sea water is crystal clear and gives good waves to surfers. The golden-brown sand is great for gathering friends on a sunny day. The access is by car through the mountains between Grumari and Barra de Guaratiba, or through Recreio dos Bandeirantes. Public parking has few spaces. The beach offers kiosks and restaurants with rental of umbrellas and chairs. It is 50 km from downtown Rio de Janeiro. 8 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Recreio Beach With more than 2 kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle boardwalk, Recreio beach is a favorite of locals, as well as a destination for surfers. It has plenty of infrastructure: public and private parking, kiosks, restaurants, rescue stations, toilets, and rental of chairs and umbrellas. From Barra da Tijuca, you can get there by bus. 9 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Reserva Beach To enjoy the sea with tranquility and silence, listening only to the noise of the wind and waves, the destination is the Reserva beach. Surfers and longboarding, windsurfing, kite surfing and bodyboarding surfers love it. There are 10 kilometers of sand strip, with kiosks and, in some areas, chairs and umbrellas for renting. This is another area of environmental protection with restingas and mangroves and, therefore, offers good seafood options. If you want to stay overnight, there are accommodation options. The access by car is through the Ayrton Senna and Pedro Mouraa avenues, for those coming from Barra da Tijuca. You can’t just get there by public transportation. 10 BEACH ROUTES Joatinga Beach There are few options of bars, kiosks and Surfers’ refuge, to reach the small beach of restaurants, but umbrella and chair rentals Joatinga you have to go through a private are guaranteed. There are parking options condominium on Pascoal Segreto Street, for those who drive. between São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. But access is free to all. There is parking Secreto Beach for cars and also two bus lines that pass Neighboring Macumba beach, Secreto in front of the condominium: 557 and 332. beach only forms at low tide. To reach it, you Important tip is to bring your own food and need to have a spirit of adventure. Walking bags to collect your trash. The only beach and overtaking steep rocks may be worth it. kiosk only works in the summer. To get there, there are two options: going through the sand and going down the road. Macumba Beach Take the road towards Prainha and enter There is nothing like Macumba beach, at the trail that rises in Secreto. If you choose the Pontal de Sernambetiba. On clear sunny the sand, follow the edge of the Macumba days, it is difficult to decide if the waters are beach, bordering the sea. The stones in the bluish or greenish, circumvented by the path form a small natural pool. view of the rocks of Itapuã and Macumba. It is a surfer’s paradise, which has a bus service called Surfbus, which takes passengers from downtown and the south of Rio. 11 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Joatinga Beach 12 Macumba Beach Secreto Beach BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES Barra de Guaratiba Beach The whole set of trails in the surrounding area is part In addition to the contact with the preserved of the Pedra Branca State Park, a preservation area Atlantic Forest and almost intact mangroves, Barra of approximately 12,500 hectares. de Guaratiba beach attracts many residents of the west of Rio, as well as tourists, for its calm sea Guaratiba is the farthest beach from downtown Rio, of warmer temperatures. It has wide offer of bars, but there is no shortage of public transport options. kiosks, restaurants and inns. A good place to go The access us by car through the Yellow Line or with kids. From there, following the 700-meter trail down the Lagoa-Barra highway, both towards Barra to Telegraph Stone, you will have one of the most da Tijuca. By bus, from Jardim Oceânico Station, impressive views of the coast of Rio. A light hour walk take line 2382 - Marambaia-Castelo. From Alvorada that is very worthwhile. Barra de Guaratiba is also Terminal, take any line to Barra de Guaratiba. famous for its trails leading to wild beaches. Great for ecotourism fans prepared for long hours of climbing. 13 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES ROUTE NITERÓI BÚZIOS Heading towards Rio de Janeiro’s north coast, we cross the symbolic Rio-Niterói bridge. From Niteroi to Buzios, we pass a stunning littoral coast that it crosses several municipalities and attacts tourists and surfers of Brazil and the World. In many parts, inside the car, it is possible to appreciate the sea of warm and cold waters, with various shades of green to blue mixed with the strong green of the Atlantic Forest. Difficult not to deviate the way and stop to appreciate some of these paradises. 14 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES NITERÓI Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 22 km Distance from São Paulo-SP: 441 Km Distance from Belo Horizonte-MG: 449 km Distance from Curitiba-PR: 849 km 15 BEACH ROUTES Camboinhas Beach Adão e Eva Beach The large extension of Camboinhas beach is great A mix of bay and ocean waters make Adão e for sand sports. Groups playing some ball sport are Eva Beach two small beaches that meet, a calm common there. Its sea of clear water also attracts water nook, cozy environment to go with the swimmers, sailors and surfers. The diversity of family, as well as attracting beginner surfers of restaurants offers many seafood options. In stand up paddle. The view of Santa Cruz Fortress summer, it is the favorite beach of the city’s families. is a separate attraction. It is a small place, without Access is simpler by car because it is difficult to get many restaurants and with few parking spaces, there by bus. Camboinhas is also good for walking but also has bus access, by the Niterói Line 33. and cycling. Itacoatiara Beach Piratininga Beach Farther from the urban center of Niteroi, Itacoatiara The open sea to the ocean is mesmerizing.