published by adaptsurf, a non-for-profit organization created to facilitate beach access for people with limited mobility, the guide 'guia adaptsuft - acessibilidade das praias' (adaptsurf guide to beach accessibility) gives and excellent summary of many of the most popular oceanic beaches in rio, both in terms of accessibility and types of waves formations.

provided by the sate of rio de janeiro, this map shows the state's subdivisions: região metropolitana, região serrana, norte fluminense, noroeste fluminense, médio paraíba, costa verde, sul fluminense, and the baixadas litorâneas (região dos lagos).

in more detail, the municipalities of rio de janeiro state can be seen on this more detailed map, especially useful for those planning on traveling to the touristic destinations outside rio de janeiro city.