for niteróienses of that generation, the championship was at once a nod to the city's idyllic past and an indication of its bright future.        

praia de icaraí can be seen via this satellite view, zoom settings open correctly when using chrome.

we posted more information about praia de icaraí, how to get there, some accommodations options, and a description of the surrounding area  on this page in the main beaches section.

on this page we posted information for all of niterói's beaches.