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Clear sky reflecting in a very calm sea Picture of I LOVE RIO logo Cagaras island formation behind a breaking wave Secluded tropical beach colorful horizon Leblon Sunset  
at a glance
it is one of the few national flags in the world that do not use the colors red or black, normally associated with war, mourning, or blood.

the old fort, from which the beach's name derives, still retains the ancient cannon, now disabled, that once used to guard the eastern shores of the island.

the beach curves off the south where a very small yet scenic bay can be found, so too a number of charming sailing boats lazily bobbing up and down in the calm waters.   arrow-back     arrow-forward
beach attire
attractions baths & lockers
beaches lifeguards
sports kiosks
entertainment vendors & food
music after dark
nightlife adventure
restaurants celebrity
shopping praia do galeão

praia de são bento

praia do belo jardim do engenho velho sports
etiquette praia da bica praia do golfinho praia brava praia do alentejo family
carnival praia do jequiá praia da ribeira praia da engenhoca praia do zumbi social
réveillon praia das pitangueiras praia da bandeira cocotá / olaria more     index panoramic
accommodations south zone governador island Tree by the sea picturesque
transport south-west zone paquetá island niterói
safety west zone niterói islands
extras north zone islands main beaches
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