praia da joatinga, or joatinga beach, is located in rio's zona oeste, between são conrado and the barra da tijuca neighborhoods - this beach is among the favorite hiding spots for local celebrities who either reside nearby or in barra da tijuca.

joatinga beach is truly a small paradise, and can be a particularly romantic beach due to the wild aura it has, and the overall sensation of being away from it all - this is by far one of our favorite beaches, that should be explored by anyone looking for a different angle of the city.