while the nearby beach at pedra de guaratiba has been attracting crowd for major events and restaurants, praia da capela is where families, friends, and couples hang out during the day especially on week-ends.

there are not kiosks along the piers, but a variety of vendors make up for them providing all sort of snacks and drinks.

anyone taking the time to discover the neighborhood and the beach will peak into a slice of history of rio de janeiro, and discover some beautiful, unusual corners that have not been photographed enough.