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.