The perfect curve of Copacabana beach is one of Rio?s most famous landmarks,
closely followed by the daily applauded (quite literally) sunset over the Dois
Irmãos, as seen from Arpoador.
Luxury travel specialists Dehouche who are based in
Rio are no...
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The perfect curve of Copacabana beach is one of Rio?s most famous landmarks,
closely followed by the daily applauded (quite literally) sunset over the Dois
Irmãos, as seen from Arpoador.
Luxury travel specialists Dehouche who are based in
Rio are no strangers to these beaches, yet suggest that if you have a little more
time in Rio, there are other beaches well worth coating yourself in factor 30 for.
Venture beyond Zona Sul and out towards the never ending stretch of white sand that
is Barra, where Rio?s nouveau riche play amongst the kite surfers.
Continue past
the beaches of Recreio and Macumba, beloved of the ?surfista? until the high rise
apartment bocks finally give way to Atlantic rainforest, covering the impressive
peaks that now rise up from the ocean.
Follow the winding coastal road with the
dramatic mountains looming above you and as you round the bend the small cove of ?
Prainha? or ?Little beach? finally comes into view.
Dehouche are firm believers that Prainha?s stunn
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