additionally, the beautiful flamengo park is located right behind the beach - rich of grass and plants, this park is an urban treasure for many running, bicycling, families, and pic-nic enthusiasts.

the tides in the bay are quite calm, with waves normally never reaching 1 meter in height, except in the occasional winter storms when polar fronts create climatic instability and stronger winds and waves.

just over 300 square kilometers in size, and located on the other side of rio, the sepetiba bay is not as commercially or touristically important as guanabara bay - however it is a vital area for the fishing industry in the region.