at a glance

as the economy of rio de janeiro grew strong over the past decades, government funds and new technologies have been aimed at restoring the water of the baía de guanabara (guanabara bay) to its former splendor.

while the ultimate goal is still not due to be reached for some time, a number of tangible results can already be seen - continuous efforts to maintain the shores clean, and new policies to control waste discarded into the bay, generated great optimism.

according to many, the 21st century will see the beaches of ilha do governador back as an important asset for tourism and for the residents of the island. the beaches located along the south shore of the island are praia do galeão, praia de são bento, praia do belo jardim, praia do engenho velho, praia da bica, praia dos golfinho, praia brava, and praia do alentejo.