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Clear sky reflecting in a very calm sea Picture of I LOVE RIO logo Cagaras island formation behind a breaking wave Secluded tropical beach colorful horizon Leblon Sunset  
at a glance
marambaia is a beautiful 42 km long sandbank, full of gorgeous beaches composing the praia da marambaia (marambaia beach), and home to very well-preserved mata atlântica (atlantic forest).

praia da marambaia this is the longest uninterrupted stretch of white sand along the shores of municipal rio de janeiro.

in the language of the tupi, the original inhabitants of this region, the word 'mba-ra-mbai' or 'mbara-mbai' meant enclosed waters, referring to the sepetiba bay - characterized by calm waters as opposed to the wild waves of the rest of the coast facing the atlantic ocean. arrow-back     arrow-forward

beach attire
attractions baths & lockers
beaches lifeguards
sports kiosks
entertainment vendors & food
music after dark
nightlife adventure
restaurants celebrity
shopping sports
etiquette praia do canto grande / guaratiba praia da marambaia praia da capela family
carnival pedra guaratiba da venda grande praia da ponta grossa do aterro / brisa   social
réveillon praia do cardo luíza / recôncavo praia de sepetiba west side islands panoramic
housing south zone governador island Tree by the sea picturesque
transport south-west zone paquetá island niterói
safety west zone niterói islands
extras north zone islands main beaches
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