the region is also one of the least populated in the city due to a large part of grumari being made up of shoreline and a protected environmental zone, much of which is surrounded by the guaratiba and piabas mountains.

grumari is an area well known for its brilliant beaches and pure white sands, and in addition to the wonderful shores, the region boasts some of rio's most spectacular views due to its elevated location and mountainous landscape rising from the ocean - grumari beach itself is one of the more unexplored areas in rio and looks like a completely deserted strip of pristine paradise when viewed from the hilltops.

visitors should certainly take a pair of binoculars in case any rare species of bird makes itself known - it is also enjoyable viewing the coast of rio to the north east, especially by dusk and nightfall.