The secret spot of Copacabana

In the end of the beach, near from the Copacana Fort, there are the fishing community Z-13. There you can find fresh oysters served in the same place. The place is used by the people from the neighborhood that buy their fresh fish to cook at home.

foto: jornal de Copacabana

The denomination of the community, Z-13, come from the organization that was given it and their delimitation, that go from: Leme - Copacabana and Barra da Tijuca - Recreio. Much of them go to Barra da Tijuca to fishing, and the tipical fish are (in portuguese): Pargo, Corvina, Anchova, Badejo, Garoupa, Olho de Cão and Robalo.

The samba in the oldest neighborhood of Rio

In the "Pedra do Sal" (Rock Salt) you can find each monday the original samba of Rio, that is leadered by the "Batuque na Cozinha" (Drumming in the Kitchen). One of the oldest neighborhood of Rio, there you can feeling the Rio de Janeiro way of life, and you can see too, the original architecture of the city, that reminder us the Alfama neighborhood in Lisbon.

foto: blog Rio de Janeiro a Dezembro

Located in the "morro da Conceição", the samba start 16h and is free. There you can see the stairs done by the slaves. And you can find a lot of artist, that in december they open your office to all.

foto: blog Sobre Tudo e Meia

The origin come from the dockers that were sambistas and after the work, they start to play samba and enjoy the leisure time. Now is one of the best Roda de Samba of all Rio de Janeiro. Is a place to go, visit and have fun.

foto: Claudio Lara

Prainha and Grumari

Two of the best beaches in Rio. Near from Recreio, in the board of the city, there you can find a good spot to surf and relax. The zone are protected by the marine of Brazil, so if you look in front you can see the see, and behind you, the florest.

Prainha

You can´t find a public tranport at there, so the best option is to rent a car, take a public transport to Macumba (Recreio) and look for a ride to there. You can find tourist business that can live and take you there. Call us for availability.

Grumari

Of course that the better day is any day off the weekend, when you can find the beach just for you. Just take care with the weather that in summer can change any time.