praia de barra de guaratiba, also known locally as praia grande, is a 300 meter beach located in the neighborhood barra de guaratiba, in the zona west of rio.

located in rio de janeiro's west zone, praia da barra de guaratiba is the farthest oceanic beach from rio's center of town.

guaratiba is a working class neighborhood located in west río de janeiro, with about 9,000 residents who enjoy the local fishing and the nice beaches of guaratiba.

this beach is rarely on a traveler's map, exception made perhaps for those who walk by on their way to the adventure beaches.