its clear white sands, calm waves, and
beautiful views were a great attractive for residents of rio de
janeiro as a whole.
in the late 20th century, fast urban
development in the greater rio
contributed to the contamination of
guanabara bay, and the
fast degradation of praia de galeão.
today the beach suffers with trash
accumulations, often muddy waters, and not much is left of what
this beach once was.