Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro

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Barra da Tijuca

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Avenida das Americas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Barra da Tijuca Reviews

eamesker
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Beautiful beach - great surf - no crowds Sep 03, 2008

A little out of the way but worth a visit. Clean blue water. White sand beach. Great for surfing, body boarding, and windsurfing.

The whole area is clean and noticeably upper class. There is a giant shopping mall and, surprisingly, even a WalMart (which I found a bit disconcerting).

I drove here from Rio and the ride is very beautiful. You also drive right next to Brazil's largest favela - Favela Rocinha. Amazing how large it is, quite a sight. Beware going through the looooong tunnel near the favela; every so often gangsters will shut down both sides and trap the cars in, then go car to car stealing money and valuables. There is also a road that goes around the tunnel. It takes longer, but whatever makes you feel more comfortable. Personally, I went around to get there and through to go back.

One of my favorite beaches in Brazil. Be sure to check it out!!!! Oh - and there are lounge chairs on the beach where people will come and serve you drinks and food! Perfection.

Favela Rocinha drive by

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Eric says:

Looks great, and definitely less crowded. Although the part about going through a tunnel that gets robbed occasionally is a bit scary! Thanks for sharing!

Posted on: Sep 01, 2009

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