pedra de guaratiba is a middle and low-income class neighborhood located in the western area of rio de janeiro.

the area's economic growth during the second half of the 19th century was based on several acres of sugar plantations.

with time, pedra de guaratiba also became famous for its fishing production and high quality seafood restaurants.

pedra de guaratiba is an environmentally protected area and historical buildings like the church nossa senhora do desterro, the third oldest church in rio de janeiro dating back to 1626, are part of its heritage.