also on the far end of são francisco beach, just before the beginning of charitas beach, praça do radio 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. from here the nearby avenida rui barbosa gets to estrada nossa senhora de lourdes, the road leading to the parque da cidade, niterói's most famous launching spot for  hang gliding  and paragliding.