Prainha

About 150 metres of protected surf beach backed by rainforest, between Recreio dos Bandeirantes and Grumari. Young surfers fill it at weekends, and it is close to empty during the week. It takes longer to reach than the south zone beaches.

Coordinates: -22.799483, -43.3252105

Part of The beaches of Rio de Janeiro

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