exiting the bus 33 at praia de salinas, on avenida carlos ermelindo marins, the road alameda marechal pessoal leal, leads directly to the forte do barão do rio branco.      

alternatively, there is a boat that leaves praça xv every 30 minutes and reaches praia de charitas in 15 minutes.  

from charitas, the bus line 33 goes along the shore and stops at praia da várzea / salinas, praia do cáis, and praia de jurujuba (final stop).