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8.7

Excellent

Barra de Guaratiba Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

The bar is located right on the Barra de Guaratiba Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Aloha Guaratiba is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Praia da Barra de Guaratiba

Barra de Guaratiba, Brazil

#25 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

8.7

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Aloha Guaratiba

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 70m

Seafood Restaurant Garota de Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar RoofTop Marambaia

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Bar Alto Barra Beach Lounge - bar e restaurante

9 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Ceu Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 430m

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 880m

Hiking Area Stone Telegraph - Barra de Guaratiba

470m

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

490m

Hiking Area Gruta Do Cachorro

530m

Hiking Area Access Trail of Wild Beaches

570m

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

950m

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

980m

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

1km

Park From Dangerous Beach

1.6km

Park Pedra da Baleia

1.7km

Supermarket Super Rede

520m

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1.5km

Supermarket Mercado SM

3km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Buraco da Cotia

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

6km

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About

Barra de Guaratiba Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 25th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 40.6 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Barra de Guaratiba Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Perigoso, which has a rating of 8.4.

Barra de Guaratiba Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Aracatiba, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Aloha Guaratiba

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Cancún Beach Club

7.4 - Good 70m

Seafood Restaurant Garota de Guaratiba

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar RoofTop Marambaia

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Bar Alto Barra Beach Lounge - bar e restaurante

9 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Ceu Beach Club

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant marambaia beach

7.2 - Good 430m

Seafood Restaurant Restau de Marambaia

9.4 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 880m

Hiking Area Stone Telegraph - Barra de Guaratiba

470m

Hiking Area Início da trilha da PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO

490m

Hiking Area Gruta Do Cachorro

530m

Hiking Area Access Trail of Wild Beaches

570m

Hiking Area Pedra Guinsom

950m

Hiking Area Caminho Dos Deuses

980m

Hiking Area Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo

1km

Park From Dangerous Beach

1.6km

Park Pedra da Baleia

1.7km

Supermarket Super Rede

520m

Supermarket Supermercados Unidos

1.5km

Supermarket Mercado SM

3km

Ice Cream Shop Açaí Grumari

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirante De Grumary

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Início da trilha carioca Grumari-Guaratiba

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Pedra da Bruna

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Gruta da bica

8 - Very good 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Córrego dos franceses

6 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Bancos de pedra

6 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Marco transcarioca

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Buraco da Cotia

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Abricó

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

150m from the beach

Cobertura frente a praia em Barra de Guaratiba

Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 22 min walk

Perigoso Beach Perigoso Beach

8.4 Very good

1.7km 23 min walk

Meio Beach Meio Beach

8.4 Very good

2km 26 min walk

Funda Beach Funda Beach

8.2 Very good

2km

Marambaia Beach Marambaia Beach

7.9 Very good

2.4km

Inferno Beach Inferno Beach

7.7 Very good

5km

Grumari Beach Grumari Beach

8.7 Excellent

6km

Abrico Beach Abrico Beach

8.4 Very good

7km

Mirante da Prainha Mirante da Prainha

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 2.7km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 40.6km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 21.6km

Bus Station

CTEx • 7km

Train Station

Inhoaíba • 17.8km

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Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

Landon Steele

10 Exceptional

Best!

April 2023

Nathan J Reynolds Smith

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning during the afternoon, but it's important to exercise caution when it comes to the water.

April 2023

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Дневник Путешественника!

10 Exceptional

In 2018, a friend and I visited this beach by hitchhiking with a tent. We stumbled upon this enchanting place by chance and were impressed by the friendly and genuine locals. This beach is considered the safest spot in Rio de Janeiro, so there's no need to be concerned about any negative incidents. It was the highlight of my trip to Brazil, spending my best days in this city on this beautiful beach.

April 2023

Nathan Kessler

8 Very good

Although I prefer Grumari for its natural setting, this beach is also decent. There are plenty of inexpensive restaurants in the area and the cost of renting chairs and umbrellas is reasonable.

April 2023

Luis Martinez

8 Very good

This is the final beach you can explore along the Rio de Janeiro coastline. The sea was tranquil during our visit, and we enjoyed a full day there. We opted for an Uber ride, which made parking a non-issue. The rental rates for chairs and umbrellas were affordable, as were the nearby restaurants.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

The Barra de Guaratiba Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Barra de Guaratiba Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Barra de Guaratiba Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Barra de Guaratiba Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Barra de Guaratiba Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Barra de Guaratiba Beach good for families?

Yes, the Barra de Guaratiba Beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Barra de Guaratiba Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Barra de Guaratiba Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

Barra de Guaratiba Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

The bar is located right on the Barra de Guaratiba Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Aloha Guaratiba is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

There are 201 places to stay in the Barra de Guaratiba Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Barra de Guaratiba Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Barra de Guaratiba Beach from parking?

The Barra de Guaratiba Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Barra de Guaratiba Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirante De Grumary located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Barra de Guaratiba Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Barra de Guaratiba Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 23°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Barra de Guaratiba Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.