however, rio is also home to less publicized beaches facing two major bays, that are within the city limits - guanabara bay, and sepetiba bay.

many beaches in rio face guanabara bay, normally preferred by families with small children, due to the calmer waters - waters that are nonetheless not always suitable for swimming until the cleaning in progress will be completed. some of these beaches, such as flamengo beach, are beautiful and famous, located in the zona sul(south zone) and offering spectacular views.