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this beach is located in the urca neighborhood is absolutely tiny yet beautiful. at the foot of both morro hill and babylon hill this short stretch of sand is also full of trees and attracts many hikers that venture up to higher vantage points. the sand is of a reddish hue and has a thick texture. the landscape is like something people see in the movies, absolutely beautiful and that is why there is a conservation area here. it is also located very close to the sugarloaf so the view of it is astounding. it is also possible to rent kayaks or canoes here to take the kids out on a little ride into the calm sea.
the area is also quite historical and has an old military base close as well as houses set in a village-like atmosphere. families can breathe in the air of past times and witness it interface with the natural world. the beach is also close to the cable cars that go to the top of the sugarloaf and that is fun for any little kid. the area is safe and quiet.
this is probably the only beach in rio that faces the clean waters of the atlantic and still has calm waves and no undercurrent. kids here will love snorkeling along the sides of the beach, as the rocks hide all sort of small natural treasures to explore and discover. there are no lifeguards on duty here, so caution is always recommended, and public bathrooms are not always available. praia vermelha can be seen on this satellite view, zoom settings open correctly when using chrome. we posted more information about praia vermelha and the surrounding area on this page.
