we posted some photographs of the beach on this link, including pictures of the landscape, local fishing boats, and of the surrounding areas.   

for travelers who decide to spend the night in the area, a convenient pousada is the pousada e camping piratininga, located on rua tatuis, 2 - piratininga, the establishment can be contacted via phone at 21 2618.2562 or via email on this page.

from rio's zona sul, the easiest way of getting to prainha de piratininga beach is by taking bus 7003 (also marked 740 d) that leaves from praça general osório in ipanema posto 8, across from the easy to spot zona sul supermarket.