for travelers venturing past the most famous beaches of the west side, all the way to the district of barra de guaratiba, and the virgin adventure beaches of praia do perigoso, praia do meio, praia funda and praia do inferno, l ocated within the city, but still  about two hours from ipanema or copacabana, spending one night at a local pousada might be a good idea.

there are a few options on the nearby beach of barra de guaratiba that could be useful for visitors who wish to spend a couple of days in the area.

mostly inhabited by local fishermen, a stay in a pousada in this neighborhood can be precious to anyone interested in discovering rio and her many beauties - and this would make it even feel like a vacation within the vacation.