this beach cannot be used for swimming, fishing, or playing, but it does offer some unique views of copacabana and the pão de açúcar, and allows close up views of local flora and fauna.

across from this beach, the two islands ilhas duas irmãs add to the beauty of the portion of shore.

the forts barão do rio branco and imbuí are connected by a road surrounded by beaches and trees passing through a portion of preserved atlantic forest rich of animals like sloths, and marmosets - a small local monkey.