praia de ribeira is one of the two beaches in the
ribeira
neighborhood located at the most southeast point of
ilha do governador.
it is located just north of the transnave estaleiro
de reparo e construção naval s. a., a shipyard where shipbuilding
and repairs are performed for the navy.
therefore, many ships
and barges can be seen entering and exiting the estação or port
from the beach.