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.