here is a map of the exact spot where the u-turn happens, zooming out for clarity shows the short walk to the beach. a taxi ride from rio zona sul to itacoatiara beach costs about br$ 180 each way - following, we detail all the ways available via public transportation starting from rio's zona sul. from rio's zona sul, the simplest way of getting to praia de itacoatiara would be by taking bus line 7003 (also marked 740 d) that leaves from praça general osório in ipanema posto 8, across from the easy to spot zona sul supermarket.
