alexandre bigode and his team can provide tours via land or sea - they are reachable via phone at  21 2410.0515 /  98218.2875 / 7852.7363 or via email on this link. 

he is headquartered on the nearby praia do canto, but can be easily found just by asking any local shop.

Presented by the sociedade de ecologia do brasil, the article CETÁCEOS NA REGIÃO DE BARRA DE GUARATIBA, RIO DE JANEIRO: EVIDÊNCIAS DE SAZONALIDADE (CETACEANS IN THE REGION OF Guaratiba, RIO DE JANEIRO : evidence of seasonality) examines the presence of whales in the guaratiba region throughout the year, accounting for the appearance of the Balaenoptera edeni, the Balaenoptera acutorostrata, the Stenella, the Megaptera novaeangliae, the Orcinus orca and the Sotalia guianensis.

visitors interested in staying in this area for the night have a few options of pousadas, apartments, and even one boutique hotel - we listed some options on this page.

on this link we posted a complete list and description of all the beaches located in the west zone of rio de janeiro.