praia do recreio dos bandeirantes is easy to reach via bus from ipanema, as bus line 332 (taquara x castelo via barra da tijuca) rides along avenida vieira souto in ipanema. the ride is about 60 to 80 minutes long, depending on traffic conditions - alternatively, the surf bus, a special private bus taking visitors from zona sul to all the main surf beaches in rio, stops at praia do recreio.

for as beautiful as it is, we do not recommend this beach to international visitors after sunset, as security in the area still needs to improve - anyone who wishes to spend the night in the area, so to get a beautiful early morning start on this beach, could consider the rio surf and stay, a local pousada for surf lovers also offering classes for eager beginners.