quebra mar de barra, a traditional meeting point for surfers, is a different type of lookout, but it is definitely the place to be for those who want to appreciate the impressive beach line of rio de janeiro and the surrounding landscape.

this pier offers a detailed view of praia da barraand visitor can easily appreciate pedra do pontal, as they turn their heads left wise, which is situated far in the distance in  recreio beach.

this isone of the only viewpoints in rio de janeiro that allows visitors to see observe the beaches of the zona oeste as if they were looking at a postcard.