also on one end of charitas beach, near one edge of são francisco beach, praça do rádio amador is a small square right on the water with some benches facing downtown rio and the pão de açúcar.

praça do radio amador this is a most romantic spot with gorgeous views, loved by the locals, couples, and by many recreational fishermen.  

on this page we posted some photographs of praia charitas, including of the calçadão, the view of rio's downtown, and of praça do rádio amador.