praia de pitangueiras lies on the east coast of ilha do governador on the bay of guanabara in front of the peaceful residential neighborhood of the same name, just past the parque almirante sousa e melo.

it is a long cove with a narrow strip of sand that disappears at high tide. looking out from praia de pitangueiras one sees calm waters, hill, boats, and other natural landmarks of the ilha do governador area.