both pedra do índio and pedra de itapuca have been declared natural monuments by the instituto estadual do patrimônio cultural (inepac), rio's state institute for cultural heritage.

also close to icaraí beach are the cine arte uff, the small movie theater part of the universidade federal fluminense, where special screenings and alternative film festivals are often held.

finally, on the far end of icaraí beach, on avenida parreiras, the igreja de são judas tadeu (church of saint judas tadeu) is open to visits and for religious services.

on this page we posted several pictures of icaraí beach, the view form it, the pedra do índio and the pedra de itapuca. 

for travelers interested in spending time in niterói near icaraí beach, there are several choices to pick from.