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BEACH ROUTES 3 routes in state that combine some of the most fantastic beaches in the world Your best reason

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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 – , in of this journey, you will say: “... Rio the capital; Niterói – Búzios, you were made for me!” upstate, and Paraty – Angra dos

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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 -

3 BEACHDistance rom Rio de Janeiro cit ROUTES ● Each circle: approximately 1 hour by car leaving from Copacabana

Búzios Angra dos Reis Niterói

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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 , is an unforgettable encounter with the sea.

5 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES 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 . 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.

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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 , 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 , 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 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.

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NITERÓI Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 22 km

Distance from -SP: 441 Km Distance from -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. The was voted the 12th best beach in Brazil by the scenery is more irresistible with the beautiful view of TripAdvisor site. It is impossible not to be impressed the famous Pedra da Baleia (Whale Rock) and part by the lush vegetation, surrounded by beautiful of the southern area of Rio de Janeiro. The crystal hills and crystal clear waters. Despite having a sea clear waters also attract divers. Most of the patrons of strong waves that are very attractive to surfers are locals, who enjoy the various restaurants for and bodyboarders, the rock formation on the right family lunches. The menu is usually seafood. The side of the 700-meter strip of sand forms a calm beach is ideal for a variety of sports, from diving, little beach, perfect for children. It has many kiosks surfing, bodyboarding and stand up paddling, to and restaurants, plus parking lot. Access is more cycling, hiking and skating and rollerblading. complicated by public transportation.

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Camboinhas Beach Itacoatiara Beach

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Sossego Beach Between Piratininga and Camboinhas beaches, there is a rare jelwel: Sossego beach. This little waterfront, surrounded by hills and vegetation of restinga and Atlantic Forest, it is a natural heritage protected by a municipal park. The difficult access, by trail or by the waterfront, gives the place air of wild beach. Ideal for tourists who like adventure.

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MARICÁ Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 60 km

19 BEACH ROUTES Guaratiba Beach Ponta Negra Beach For those who are not looking for the high movement In the extreme east of Maricá restinga, we have a more of Barra de Maricá beach, city point, Guaratiba is the wild beach, suitable for surfing and diving, but also nearest refuge. Even with the new waterfront, the good for swimming. The landscape is impressive due place still reserves the tranquility for a good rest by to Guarapina Lagoon and the Sacristia Lighthouse. the sea. The city is a great fishing region, so enjoy the There are few options for restaurants, as the area is restaurants that always have plenty of fresh seafood. much more residential. If so, bring a snack, but be Access is easy via Litorânea Avenue, from where you sure to know this wonder. can appreciate the beautiful vegetation of restinga. Jaconé Beach Cordeirinho Beach In the border with , you will discover Nearby there was the house of Maysa, a success the encounter between the beauties of the sea, the singer of the 1960s. Even after decades, Cordeirinho restinga, the lagoon and the mountain. Also for this beach is still much remembered by this reference. reason, Jaconé beach is a destination for sunbathers However, its main attractions are the clear waters who like to picnic in the sand. The waves are good for and the calm of the Padre Lagoon. It is common to surfing, but watch out for ditches and sand channels. find several sport fishing practitioners, but its length Depending on the height of the tide, closer to the of 4,500 meters also attracts many sand athletes. It is sand, lakes form, ideally suited for children. Access considered one of the cheapest beaches to visit and is by a sand trail. You can leave your car near Santa spend the summer. It has good offer of restaurants Brígida Street, 10 km from downtown Maricá. and kiosks. Access by car is via Santa Sofia Street.

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Guaratiba Beach Cordeirinho Beach

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SAQUAREMA Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 105 km

22 BEACH ROUTES Itaúna Beach Because of the national and international Barra Nova Beach disputes of surfing and bodyboarding, Itaúna A place that joins deep sea fishing in submerged Beach is the most famous in Saquarema. Its sea caves and archaeological sites of prehistoric is well known for the perfect waves that reach civilizations that lived in the region. It is the up to three meters. The waters are clear and beach of Barra Nova, surrounded by rocks transparent, which facilitates the visualization and slopes that give a terrestrial paradise look, of the marine biodiversity. It is a very busy even being located on a busy avenue. It has a beach, with access by car just 2 kilometers from good infrastructure, with restaurants, kiosks downtown. It has many restaurants, tents and and parking lots. Access is by car, with public kiosks. transport options departing from the city center. Vila Beach It is the downtown beach where tourists Boqueirão Beach mingle with local families. The restaurants and Away from downtown, Boqueirão is a more bars serve typical seafood dishes. The sea is reserved beach. But the tranquility is in the somewhat rough, but it’s as good for surfing as sand. The sea is very rough. In this case, you it is for sunbathers. A must see tour. And in the must be very careful if you only want to bath. high summer, the coldest sea bath makes the But it is the paradise of extreme sports, as well difference. as surfing and bodyboarding. There are good options of bars and restaurants, but parking lots are nearby. You can also get there by bus.

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Itaúna Beach Vila Beach

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ARARUAMA Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 117 km

25 BEACH ROUTES Seca Beach choose. Some have fishing colonies, others Between Lagoon and the Atlantic authorize water sports such as sailing and Ocena, it is located the main beach of the kayaking. city. Of great length, Seca beach is known for its stunning landscapes, sometimes of oceanic beach, with sea waves, sometimes of It is the largest hypersaline lagoon in the lagoon beach, with calm waters. Therefore, it world: it is around 52% salinity. Index that it is attracts the practice of sports such as sailing, 1,5x more than the ocean. The calm and warm kayaking and diving. Its waterfront is rustic, waters are its main attractions. It’s great for which is advantage for those who like quieter visitors who prefer a quiet day, as well as water and less trendy places. It has good options of sports such as jet skiing. Iguana Grande is restaurants and kiosks. Parking lot is nearby. divided into three beaches: Ponta da Farinha and the beaches of Tunnel and Andorinhas. It is surrounded by an environmental reserve. Urban Beaches The Tunnel beach is the least busy. It has this These beaches are divided into small spaces name because of the access made by a tunnel that surround the city and the Araruama that goes under the Amaral Peixoto Highway. lagoon. They are: Araruama, Iguabinha, Areal, The Andorinhas Beach is a continuation of Pontinha, Amores, Barbudo, Bananeiras, the Tunnel Beach, and borders an ecological Gavião, Ingá, Foams, Lake View, Hospício and reserve on the border with the municipality Coqueiral beach. All of them have calm waters, of Araruama. great for bathing, with well structured edges, very good for walks and family programs. Just

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Seca Beach

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SÃO PEDRO DA ALDEIA Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 140 km

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Linda Beach Pitória Beach Because it has strong winds and calm waters, It is the meeting point of the city’s carnival, it is great for kitesurfing, windsurfing and also very popular in other months of the year, yachting. The waterfront of coconut palms especially by locals and fishermen. The pace and casuarinas make the place a charm. It of the place is dictated by the movement of has a beautiful view of Cândido Marques fishing vessels in the region, especially early in Island, which at some times of the year can the morning and at dusk. It is also frequented be accessed through the sand of Linda beach. by sports players such as rowing and stand Great infrastructure to receive visitors. up paddle. Enjoying the sunset from there is exciting. A century-old fig tree makes the Tereza Beach landscape even more rustic and bucolic. The new waterfront, with more illumination and landscaping, made the Tereza beach Sol Beach even more receptive for visitors. It is a cove If you want to enjoy fresh seafood, the Sol beach, with quiet sea, warm and crystal clear Beach offers rustic kiosks and specialized in waters. Great for swimming and to practice the delicacies of the region. And still have water sports. The preferred are windsurfing, live music and forró. The beach has the same kayaking and sailing. It has options of kiosks characteristics as most of the sea that bathes and parking lot. the city: warm and calm waters, dense vegetation, good for fishing, canoeing and other water sports.

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Linda Beach Tereza Beach

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Sudeste Beach Trendy and popular, it is one of the most frequented beach in summer. It has a cove with deeper cove and crystal clear sea. The scenary mix natural exuberance and unique elements of the regions, as beautiful sailing boats. It is also a good choice of place to eat seafood, with good infrastructure to receive visitors.

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CABO FRIO Distance from Rio de Janeiro 155,7 km

32 BEACH ROUTES Forte Beach sample good local fish. For those who want For its waves, Praia do Forte is the right to stretch the experience, Japones Island place for surfers and divers in search of has accommodation options nearby, in excitement. But it is not far from the Passagem neighborhood. action, its structure makes it one of the most famous and main point of the city. Brava Beach Tents and restaurants share space on an Just like in , Brava Beach urbanized boardwalk. In addition to the has wild characteristics, surrounded with beautiful sands, there is the São Mateus rocky cliffs over 20 meters high. Its waves Fort, which provides a privileged view of attracts more experienced surfers and and the beach. Like most beaches, naturists, who access an exclusive area. access is usually by car or walk, except for Access to Praia Brava is by trail, by road or Japones Island. through the Island of Japones.

Japonês Island Peró Beach This is the destination we call paradise Its large stretch of sand, over 7 km long, and mandatory in the itinerary of those guarantees space for all visitors, even in who visit Cabo Frio. The island can be high season, making it one of the most accessed by a very cheap boat trip. Its popular beaches in the city. The sea is a calm and crystal clear waters are ideal for bit rough, but the atmosphere is ideal taking children and resting in a chair by for enjoying the waters of Cabo Frio as a the water’s edge. The place has a fantastic family, snacking in the various kiosks of the marine diversity, with turtles and fish, and place. On this beach, there is a direct trail it is possible to practice activities such to Conchas beach. as stand up paddle and kayak. Anchored 33 boats that sell food are a great option to BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

Forte Beach Brava Beach

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Conchas Beach Situated between Vigia Hill and Ponta do , this beach is a small, shell-shaped cove. Its structure is simpler, a characteristic that gives it all the charm, with calmer waters and an extension of only 600 meters. Very cozy option and great for resting. In this region, there are the hills of Ponta do Arpoador and another that lies between the beaches of Conchas and Peró. Both have amazing views. In high season, there is a large offer of kayak and stand up paddle rentals. And don’t forget the snorkel to make the experience even more complete with a submerged view

35 BEACH ROUTES Foguete Beach Dunes Beach Those who choose to know this beautiful beach It has this name for its formation of high dunes. should know that its waters are more agitated It is considered a deserted beach with rough sea, and with strong winds. That is, the scenery is so we hardly see sunbathers, other than water perfect for sports such as surfing, windsurfing sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing that and kite surfing. But who is not very adept at occupy the place. But those looking for a more these emotions can only look at the boards and contemplative space, Dunes beach is also an radical maneuvers of others. It is important to be option. aware, because the waters of Foguete beach are deep and the current is strong.

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ARRAIAL DO CABO Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 162,2 km

37 BEACH ROUTES Farol Beach Forno Beach This is one of the most famous and beautiful In this beach, one of the attractions are the beaches in Brazil. It is hard not to be impressed by beautiful viewpoints on the way, very suitable the transparency of the waters and the spectacle for those who love to make good photos. It is of their marine biodiversity. No wonder Arraial do accessed by a well-marked trail and also by boat. Cabo is called the Brazilian Caribbean. Access is The beach of Forno Beach is surrounded by a lot by boat, which makes the place even more rustic of vegetation and has a good structure of kiosks, and preserved. Being in a protected area, where drinks and tents. But for those who are fond of there is turtle spawning, the visitor can only stay tranquility, you can go to the end of the sand strip for 45 minutes to avoid overcrowding. There are no and enjoy a seaside paradise. service structures in place. Remember that boat access is paid, but an unforgettable experience is Praia Grande guaranteed. It is perfect for ecotourism lovers. For those who are in Family or enjoy places with better infrastructue, Praia Grande is a good option, Prainhas (Little beaches) of Pontal do Atalaia without loosing the feeling of being immerse in Located on the Pontal do Atalaia peninsula, nature. It is possible to transit between isolated Prainhas is the right route for boat trips. However, areas or other busier areas. Because it is located making the journey to her on foot is a must-see in open sea and has wilder waves, it is the place of for photography, because there is no equal view. surfing. So, if you are a practice this sport and also It’s the kind of place you don’t want to go out wants a incredible sunset, there is your place. The of anymore. Like all the beaches that surround access is easy by foot or by car. Arraial, the waters are impressive and the sunset there is exciting. Being a very preserved place, there are few dining options. To get there, just take a road at Pontal do Atalaia Condominium until the beach entrance, then go down a staircase and ready, walk in the sand. 38 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

Farol Beach Prainhas (Little beaches) of Pontal do Atalaia

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Prainha (Little Beach) trail that beggins on Pontal of Atalaia The Prainha, as well as Praia Grande, it Condominium. For that reason, it is less is surrounded by options of kiosks and known by the visitors and it is almost it is the first beach you see when you always empty. It is, therefore, the right arrive at Arraial. All the beaches of the option for who wants to be in full contact region are known by the crystal clear with nature. and cold Waters, this one is considered “warmer”, in quotes. Because it is so Angels Beach popular, hardly you will find it empty, It is from this beach that the main boat by the circulation of tourists and local tours leaves and the fished that supply fishermen. The natural look also provides the region arrive. However, it is not very calm experiences. popular for swimming, because it is in a very central region. The hint is to take Brava Beach beautiful pictures at Sunrise. If you are looking for a wild landscape, Brava Beach is your destination. As the name says, its waters are very wild and agitated and its vegetation is dense. The access is by a short and steep

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Prainha (Little Beach)

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ARMAÇÃO DOS BÚZIOS Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 170 km

Since, in the 1960s, Brigitte Bardot, stayed twice in Buzios, the paradise beaches of the place has became worldwide famous and the Riviera of Rio never left the radar of visitors. There are over 20 gorgeous beaches. We selected the unmissable ones.

Distance from São Paulo: 605 km Distance from Belo Horizonte: 587 km Distance from Curitiba: 1.005 km

42 BEACH ROUTES João Fernandes Beach and João Ferradura Beach Fernandinho Beach If you are traveling with children, in Ferradura Surrounded by hostels and luxury Beach they will have many leasure and condominiums, João Fernandes beach is the entertainment options. Pedal boat, windsurf bather’s favorits. As the tide moves, natural and water skiing are only some of the examples pools with crystal clear waters are formed and of how to spend energy. The waters are calm they are perfect to snorkeling. The offer of and shallow, it is possible to enjoy the day kiosks and restaurants is huge. You can arrive with tranquility. It is close to the center, go by by car, but the parking is very busy. Choose car, taxi or van. There are plenty of kiosk, bars taxi, water taxi or van. If you rather more and restaurant options. tranquility, go to Joao Fernandinho Beach, aside. It is more quiet and private. Ferradurinha Beach Ferradurinha is more private and cozy. A blue Geribá Beach impressive sea, calm and cystral clear waters, For those who goes to Buzios to party, see that make possible appreciate, with snorkel, people and be seen, it is the beach. It is several fishes and even turtles. Kayak and frequented by young surfers and practicers stand up paddle are also options. There are of bodyboarding, wakeboard and windsurf, a few kiosks, if you going to stay for several but the wide expanse of sand has place to hours, you should bring your food. The access freshnessball, football and sunbaths. The sea is by Geribá Beach, by a small street called, by has many waves, but in the left side you can the way, Ferradurinha Pathway. swim. There are many options of kiosks that serve drinks and snacks. You can have lunch or dinner in gastronomic complex of Porto da Barra, which is also in Geribá. The access is by car, with private parking. 43 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

João Fernandes Beach and João Fernandinho Beach Geribá Beach

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Azeda and Azedinha Beaches in the evening, with the sunset. It is perfect to To easily swim in calm, translucid and gree practice of sports such as windsurf, kitesurf, waters, the double beach of Azeda and snorkel diving and kayak. In the natural pools Azedinha is the darling of buzios. It stays close it is possible to see the fishes and corals. The to the center and you can arrive by walking, beach is well served with timber kiosks, with through a timber stair – from Ossos Beach – and a rustic and beachy mood that many people by water taxi. You can take beautiful pictures, enjoy. It is one of the farthest beaches from the since it is surrounded by rocks, vegetation and center, with access by car, van or water taxi. has a colonial house, the unique construction in the area. It is inside of a Enrironment Brava Beach Protection Area (APA) and it is very good for Famous by its luxury beach clubs, with diving. Because it is very busy in weekends minimum consumption of three digits, the and holidays, it is better to arrive early. There Brava Beach has also the option of beach chair is no kiosks or restaurants, but there are many and umbrella rental. The view is incredible, a locals who sells drinks, snaks and rents beach beach surrounded by rocks and green, but the chairs and umbrelas. sea is wild, with strong waves and river current. If you are going to stay more the three nights Tartaruga Beach in the city, it worths the visit. Go by car or taxi. It has this name because it is a sea turtle From there, there is a trail to the naturist beach spawning area of diferent species in some Olho de Boi. periods of the year. Its calm and warm waters attracts not only sea fauna, because Turtle beach is one of the most popular beaches in Buzios. The landscape is unmisseable, mainly 45 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

Azeda and Azedinha Beaches Tartaruga Beach

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ROUTE PARATY ANGRA DOS REIS

Now we are going towards South of the Rio de Janeiro State, to Green Coast. Leaving from Angra dos Reis, the scenario are getting even more impressive. The region is full of paradise islands, with a sea of colours that change from green to blue and vice versa. There is no problem in be confused facing so much beauty. Arriving in Paraty, the travel gets historical, without loosing the beachy vibe. Important discoveral of brazilian memory.

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ANGRA DOS REIS Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 154 km Distance from São Paulo: 370 km Distance from Belo Horizonte: 554 km Distance from Curitiba: 769 km

48 BEACH ROUTES Bonfim and Gordas Beaches to stay more days in Angra, the visit worths Surrounded by green área and calm waters, the same to Gipóia, Botinas and Cataguás it receive many visitors. A beautiful scenario, Islands. finished by the small chapel of Senhor do Bonfim, dated from 1780. It is possible to Praia Grande arrive to the little chapel by swimming, for One of the most busy beaches of Angra those who like to practice exercises. It is next dos Reis. It has recorded many circulation to Gordas beaches, from where many boats of tourists during weekends and, mainly, leaves to tours to beaches with exclusive during summer high season. With a great access by boat. It worths reserve one day strip of white sand, it has calm and warm for a stay on this unforgettable adventure waters, as well as the local forest very throughout Angra’s main islands. preserved. It is frequently visited by young people. The access is by car and by local Beach public transportation. It has a pier from Has beaches that looks like a where the boats leaves. cinematographic paradise. There are so many options, we are going to recommend Figueira Beach the most exuberant and those with easy This one is for those who enjoy alternative access through tours offered by tourism tours and more rustic destinations. A small companies. The beaches are very beautiful, nook, with little infrastructute, where with natural pools, such as Blue Lagoon, with lay in the shadow of the trees is a unique translucid, calm waters where it is possible experience. The only way to arrive is by foot, appreciate all the biodiversity of the sea. but aquatic sports practicers don’t mind in The beaches of Lopes Mendes, Caxadaço, walk to find so much beauty. Palmas, Vermelha and Aventureiro reserve unforgettable experiences. If you are going 49 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

Bonfim and Gordas Beaches Ilha Grande Beach

50 Praia Grande Figueira Beach BEACH ROUTES Segredo Beach Ribeira Beach Leaving Angra’s downtown and going towards Paraty, the It is a little cove where there is a small church in devotion access to beach is by a small entrance before a known power to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, dated from 18th century. plant. Make the return and come back towards Angra dos White sands and translucid waters make the place a special Reis. It stay in a entrance on the right side of BR-101. Arriving nook. In Canto do Cais, rocks form a natural pool. The parking the place, there are a small trail that give access to beaches lot is on Contorno road. The access is done by a trail from this of beautiful landscapes in the middle of Atlantic Forest. The road, 12 km far from Angra’s Downtown. sea is calm and has warm waters. Not all tourism companies has tours for this beach, for this reason, if you want to do a original route this is a good option.

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PARATY Distance from Rio de Janeiro: 246 km

Distance from São Paulo: 277 km Distance from Belo Horizonte: 601 km Distance from Curitiba: 676 km

52 BEACH ROUTES Jabaquara Beach Sono Beach Are you are quickly passing in Paraty and don’t This beach has a typical local climate of the region, have time to drive down the road or going on with little boats garnishing the landscape. Good a boat tour? You can enjoy a peaceful beach, for those who like options outside the traditional with cold drinks and snacks on the sand, right intinerary and say yes to a little adventure.The in the city downtown. Extensive beach, with access is a little difficult. The route can be done access through the path that goes to Defensor through Condominium, far 25 km Perpetuo Fortress. Perfect to sail, ride a pedal from Paraty downtown, where a boat leaves to boat, kaiaks, stand up paddle and sailing. Great Sono Beach. For those who have energy, there is for children, because it has no waves. Good a 4 km trail. To arrive to the condominium, there choice to see the afternoon end. are some options of buses leaving Paraty Bus Station. You will find simple bars around there Trindade that serve drinks and snacks. With two more days in Paraty, it worths go to Trindade Village, wether by caro or by bus and São Gonçalo and São Gonçalinho Beaches van that leaves from city bus station. Located A pair of unmissable beaches for those who 25 km far from historic center, going through will stays in Paraty for more days. The most Rio-Santos in direction to São Paulo, the village beautiful beaches with continental access. It gives access to several incredible beaches, such stays in direction of Angra dos Reis, oposited to as Cachadaço, and the Meio and Fora beaches. Trindade. This path is all by the sea, with access Large sand strips to enjoy the environment to many other beaches. The view worths even without big crowds. After bathing in the sea, you from the road. can “take the salt off” in sweat water fountains that discharge in the beach. A beautiful encounter between mountain and sea. 53 BEACHBEACH ROUROUTES

Jabaquara Beach Trindade Beach

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Paraty-Mirim Here you have a sea, river and history experience. On the way for this beach there is a Guarani indigenous reserve. It is possible to visit the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the oldest of Paraty, and see the ruins from the time of Brazil Colony. There is a green, calm and vibrant sea, surrounded by many vegetation and cuted by Paraty-Mirim river. There is the presence of historic ruins. The access is by Rio-Santos highway, toward São Paulo, until the Km 154,5, where there is a dirt road on the right. There are bus lines leaving Paraty bus station that serve the place.

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WITH MORE SECURITY WE TAKE MORE THE ROAD AND MORE BEACHES

56 BEACH ROUTES According to Public Security Institute Caminhos da Mata (Itaboraí, Tanguá, Rio (ISP), the Niteroi-Manilha stretch of BR- Bonito, and São Gonçalo) and 101 showed a 36% drop in vehicle theft in Costa Doce (). 2019. The data is from September of this Considering the parallel highways connected year when compared to the same month ro BR 101, it is possible to reach 25 cities in in 2018. Considering the accumulated of the four regions, including Metropolitan and the year, the decrease was 23%, the lowest Costa do Sol, which are among the state’s for the period since 2017. Regarding cargo priorities. thefts, there has been a reduction of 19%, The good News is that the success of the lowest value since 2014. integrated police action (PMERJ and PRF) The actions reunites Military Police of Rio in the Niteroi-Manilha road stretch will be de Janeiro and Federal Highway police. replicated on Presidente Dutra Highway, in Increased policing, monitoring of stretch the stretch that crosses the municipalities of access to roads, of guns apprehension of Baixada Verde. Another initiative will take and of number of arrests led to reduction of place at BR 101, on the Rio-Santos stretch, crime. between the municipalities of By BR 101 it is possible to reach several and Paraty, on the , increasing municipalities of four touristic regions of even more the possibilities for promoting the State: Metropolitan (Niteroi and Rio de tourism in the state. Janeiro), Costa do Sol (Casimiro de Abreu, , and ),

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