Praia da Macumba
Praia da Macumba
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Neighborhood: Zona Oeste (West Zone)
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flaviaviland
Stavanger, Norway149 contributions
Jan 2011
The waves & water are the best in whole Rio de Janeiro city.
The people around usualy came from low class part of the neibohood, they are more simple. Plenty of alcohol on kiosks, I think, colourful adults drinks got more usually with brand & blendings then other beachs in Rio.
There´s a lot surfing. Two big rocks to be explored, one very easy to walk over, the other with, 1or 2 levels climbing.
Other significant thing is you may find more local kids, specially in the weekends.
Like other beach its coupled with WC stations & kioskes with warm food!
I think during the 60´s & 70´s there was many set of film there , or from that time til nowadays still very popular keepinf film set for commercials & tv programs. There's a lot of internacional surf festivals there. I can count that beach is the most photografed beach in Rio.
The people around usualy came from low class part of the neibohood, they are more simple. Plenty of alcohol on kiosks, I think, colourful adults drinks got more usually with brand & blendings then other beachs in Rio.
There´s a lot surfing. Two big rocks to be explored, one very easy to walk over, the other with, 1or 2 levels climbing.
Other significant thing is you may find more local kids, specially in the weekends.
Like other beach its coupled with WC stations & kioskes with warm food!
I think during the 60´s & 70´s there was many set of film there , or from that time til nowadays still very popular keepinf film set for commercials & tv programs. There's a lot of internacional surf festivals there. I can count that beach is the most photografed beach in Rio.
Written August 26, 2011
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angelamartinelli2019
Sao Paulo, SP48 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Very nice beach near barra, reserva and recreio - worth cycling from recreio - just 2 km or even from reserva.
Written March 28, 2017
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Sally C
Amsterdam, The Netherlands18 contributions
Jul 2015
Great beach far from the chaos of central Rio, or the crowded bustle of Ipanema. The protected beach at the eastern corner, by Morro de Pontal, is great for swimming and for surfing beginners/longboarders.
Written July 19, 2015
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mvq2014
Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia99 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
When we went to Praia da Macumba, the beach was empty and there were not waves in the sea. Although it's very far away compared to the traditional beaches we hear of in Rio, the water was great, and the sand was also to lie down and get some tan.
Written December 29, 2014
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wu2607
Sao Paulo, SP157 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
When we went to Praia da Macumba, the beach was empty and there were not waves in the sea. Although it's very far away compared to the traditional beaches we hear of in Rio, the water was great, and the sand was also to lie down and get some tan.
Written December 8, 2014
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jarlbertil
Rio de Janeiro, RJ174 contributions
Jul 2012
It is the only beach that you cannot see from the street in Rio. It is the beach for surfing, right after the end of Barra Beach. Nice stop on the way to Prinha and Grumari
Written September 10, 2012
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Frederico N
Rio de Janeiro296 contributions
It used to be beautiful. It still is, but occupation got out of hand. On weekdays can be a nice visit. Clean waters, I suppose.
Written January 20, 2012
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VeraNunes_37
Sao Paulo, SP180 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Beautiful beach, good to stay as it has a good movement of kiosks, I stopped by with my colleagues just to see the fair and take some photos. But it is very beautiful to stay and rest for a while. There are several restaurants around it.
Written February 4, 2024
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Alguém sabe informar como é o estacionamento no local?
Written August 23, 2018
Tem estacionamento ao longo da orla da praia do Recreio, tanto no canteiro central quanto ao longo da calçada dos prédios. Dá pra estacionar no final da praia e caminhar um pouco até a Macumba.
Written August 24, 2018
Hola, alguien me podrĂa decir si es muy difĂcil llegar desde RĂo hasta esta playa a travĂ©s del transporte pĂşblico? Muchas gracias.
Hello, could anyone tell me if it is very difficult to get from Rio to this beach by bus? Thank you!
Written January 5, 2017
Tenes que tomarte el metro L1 o L4 hasta la estaciĂłn final que es Jardim Oceanico. Siempre hacia el sur el metro. Y ahĂ tomas el bus x la BRT. El 22 por ej que te deja en estaciĂłn Recreio Shopping. De ahĂ o puede ser un taxi o sino hay combis o sea vans que te dejan donde empieza esa playa.
Written December 23, 2017
Existe aluguel de Sup na praia? Se positivo tem idéia de preço e se a qualidade da prancha é boa?
Obrigado.
Written February 7, 2016
Sim, mas eu não aluguei. Parece que tem mais de um local alugando. Falaram bem da qualidade das pranchas. Abço!
Written February 10, 2016
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