Fishing Frenzy

Barra da Tijuca is the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, having 6 Miles of clean and exotic green water. It is also typically frequented by rejuvenating surf appealing surfers equally for newbies and experienced surfers. It is merely twenty minutes from Ipanema and Copacabana. A traditional surfer holiday in Brasil typically involves purchasing a new board and using the bus out to Barra to try it out.

If you have got a apartment in Barra or you go out early and aim to stay there the whole day, you might enjoy the first few kilometers of the beach which tend to be filled with pubs and seafood eateries, so you can easily have a snack as you take a break from riding the surf.

In addition to cafes, you'll find various "barracas" (in Portuguese) or kiosks, in which are basically food and drink stalls on the beach. It's peaceful on weekdays, and wild on warm summer season weekends from December to March. An extension of this Beach is called Praia do Pepe. This name had been given to the beach since Pep was the nickname of a young boy selling beer, mineral water and home made, natural sandwiches at the beach as well as doing numerous sports activities.

Although renting from the numerous apartments obtainable in this tropical area is the way to stay, you can get there in many methods. The majority of buses don't pass the entire beach extension, so if you want to go by bus, it will leave you on the backstreet and you need to stroll a little bit. There are usually some vans in which go there as well nevertheless if you would like a reliable bet, the best option is to take a taxi or rent a car to get there.

Buses from downtown to Barra (The Alvorada) pass by means of Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach, Ipanema, Leblon and downtown Rio. Basically stick your hand out whenever they approach you and they'll pick you up.