at a glance | many of the fishermen based on this island take their small boats here for service and repair, or even just to get painted. the many birds in the area, the fishermen throwing their nets, and the small colorful boats docked in this small cove make of this beach a great find for anyone inclined in learning a bit of this side of rio's culture. praia da engenhoca is the location of many carnival celebrations and a lot of musical events in general, however as this is not a typical touristic area, it is important to have common sense while traveling around ilha do governador - intelligent foresight goes a long way for any traveler, and a personal travel guide is always recommended when going to areas not normally visited by foreigners, especially first-time rio visitors. |
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attractions | baths & lockers | ||||
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sports | kiosks | ||||
entertainment | vendors & food | ||||
music | after dark | ||||
nightlife | adventure | ||||
restaurants | celebrity | ||||
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etiquette | family | ||||
carnival | pedra de guaratiba | praia da capela | praia da dona luíza | social | |
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extras | main beaches | ||||
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