ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, macumba beach has been nicknamed 'hawaii carioca' by the local surfers and long boarders who qualify the waves on this beach as the most constant tide throughout the year.

set in rio's zona south-west, praia da macumba (macumba's beach) is a beautiful beach with fine white sands, clean waters, and strong waves.

about 1.4 km long, this beach has only recently became popular with rio's residents looking for a space away from it all, yet easy to reach, and with some level of urbanization.