at posto 11, near the pedra do pontal, the surf school recreio open surf is available for classes monday, wednesday, saturday, and sunday  9 am to 11 am, and 3 pm to 5 pm - the school can be contacted via phone at  21. 9166.1031, or  7864.7782.

nearby recreio beach, the parque chico mendes is a small natural reserve that is worth visiting, as well as the more famous parque marapendi, and the parque municipal da prainha.

it is estimated that about 500 alligators live within rio de janeiro's city boundaries, and many are often spotted in this region, and on the praia do recreio's side.