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Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba

Pedra de Guaratiba, Brazil

#366 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Aracatiba • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sobre as Ondas 2

8.6 - Excellent 8.4km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Tropicana

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Tia Penha

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Oficina do Peixe

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Supermarket Mercado SM

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Guaratiba Biological Reserve

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

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About

Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 366th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 45.4 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Aracatiba settlement, just 9.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and bright 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Aterro, which has a rating of 6.

Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba 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 • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sobre as Ondas 2

8.6 - Excellent 8.4km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Tropicana

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Tia Penha

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Oficina do Peixe

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Supermarket Mercado SM

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Guaratiba Biological Reserve

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 3.2km from center

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10.1km from the beach

Casa Marambaia

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Located at nearest locality

Aracatiba • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

Praia de Ponta Grossa Praia de Ponta Grossa

5.8 Pleasant

2.8km

Praia do Aterro Praia do Aterro

6 Pleasant

5.7km

Praia Dona Luiza Praia Dona Luiza

7.1 Good

7.9km

Praia de Sepetiba Praia de Sepetiba

7.5 Very good

8.2km

Marambaia Beach Marambaia Beach

7.9 Very good

10.3km

Barra de Guaratiba Beach Barra de Guaratiba Beach

8.7 Excellent

11.4km

Funda Beach Funda Beach

8.2 Very good

11.5km

Inferno Beach Inferno Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Aracatiba • 9.9km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 45.4km

Transport

Airport

SNZ • 11.3km

Bus Station

Magarça • 4.3km

Train Station

Tancredo Neves • 9.5km

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6 Pleasant

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6 Pleasant

Fátima Simões

10 Exceptional

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Ricardo Oliveira

10 Exceptional

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Sh Ribeiro

8 Very good

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4 Frustrating

Já foi bom eu me sentava com minha filha e sobrinha por lá em 98 mas agora infelizmente é só passeio mesmo poderiam melhorar a praia pra gente que mora no local

Walfrido Lima Vavá

6 Pleasant

Confesso não ter dado muita sorte no restaurante que almocei com a minha esposa. Não fornecerei o nome do estabelecimento pois não se trata de algo grave. Somente fui infeliz na sugestão dada que acabei por escolher.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba?

The coastline of Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba?

There are 62 places to stay in the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba from parking?

The Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba 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.