at a glance | praia de jurujuba is a quiet 300 meter bay-side beach located in niterói, in the historical neighborhood by the same name. this is a charming and colorful corner of the bay that will pleasantly surprise anyone taking the time to go and visit. the name of the area and of the beach is derived from the word 'ajurjuba,' that in indigenous tupi language meant 'yellow parrots' and / or ' blond or red beard'. some say the name is also based on the same tupi word, but used by the original indigenous population to refer to the french colonists as 'blond, and always talking.' |
beach attire | |||
attractions | baths & lockers | ||||
beaches | lifeguards | ||||
sports | kiosks | ||||
entertainment | vendors & food | ||||
music | after dark | ||||
nightlife | adventure | ||||
restaurants | celebrity | ||||
shopping | sports | ||||
etiquette | family | ||||
carnival | pedra de guaratiba | praia da capela | praia da dona luíza | social | |
réveillon | praia da engenhoca | praia de salinas | praia do cáis | praia de jurujuba | panoramic |
accommodations | picturesque | ||||
transport | niterói | ||||
safety | islands | ||||
extras | main beaches | ||||
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