About 8 km of soft white sand between Barra and Recreio, backed by the restinga of the Marapendi reserve instead of buildings. Few people come because no one lives along it, so it feels wild inside the city; it holds the Blue Flag eco-label.
- Address
- Avenida Lúcio Costa, between Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, Rio de Janeiro
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The water is clean but cold and strong; it suits surfers and confident swimmers (Time Out).
- There are fewer kiosks and beach stalls than in Barra, so bring what you need (Time Out).
- The Lagoa de Marapendi behind the reserve is used for canoeing and rowing (Wikipedia).