Bona Ventura

Urca · Rio de Janeiro

Praia Vermelha

BeachLocals' pick

A short, calm beach framed by Sugarloaf, named for its reddish sand. The blue-green water suits stand-up paddle, kayak and canoe.

Address
Praça General Tibúrcio, Urca
Hours
Open access
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Free (public beach)
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • The cable car station and the Pista Cláudio Coutinho start right here.
  • Calm water makes it one of the few Zona Sul beaches easy for children.

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The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

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Android version coming soon.