Praia do Recreio
Praia do Recreio
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Luciene A
Glen Allen, VA14 contributions
Jan 2020
This neighborhood is not yet known by many tourists and its visitors are mainly locals going for a stroll on the long stretch of this white sandy beach. We always stay by Posto 10 where my cousin resides. Many bring their dogs, some play beach volleyball. There is a long bike lane by the beach which can get pretty jammed on the weekends. If you arrive very early in the morning, it will be filled by surfers. It is also well guarded by lifeguards. If the waves are too high and unsafe to swim, you will see red flags warning beach goers of the condition of the beach. You will also find plenty of beach chairs and beach umbrellas for rental. The beach is also filled with vendors selling food and artifacts. I would be skeptical to by food or beverages that are not prepackaged by a known manufacturer. I do recommend drinking coconut water straight from the source. Vendors are pretty skilled when it comes to cracking the top of the coconut and inserting a straw.
What I like most about this neighborhood is that it is filled with Kiosks selling food and drinks. They all have a table with an umbrella and chairs and its atmosphere are beach casual. You can enjoy your beer or your Caipirinha ( brazilian cocktail ) overlooking the ocean.
I recommend visiting Rio between May and September. The temperature will be mild, there will be plenty of sunshine, and the beach will be less crowded.
I would be very careful when visiting Rio in general. Be mindful of your belongings, do not leave items unattended and avoid wearing expensive items. Most important, if you can avoid looking like a tourist, please do so.
What I like most about this neighborhood is that it is filled with Kiosks selling food and drinks. They all have a table with an umbrella and chairs and its atmosphere are beach casual. You can enjoy your beer or your Caipirinha ( brazilian cocktail ) overlooking the ocean.
I recommend visiting Rio between May and September. The temperature will be mild, there will be plenty of sunshine, and the beach will be less crowded.
I would be very careful when visiting Rio in general. Be mindful of your belongings, do not leave items unattended and avoid wearing expensive items. Most important, if you can avoid looking like a tourist, please do so.
Written 28 January 2020
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Andreas K
Stockholm, Sweden507 contributions
Feb 2020
A nice beach with big waves. We felt safe spending a whole evening at one of the little bars at the beach. Good option if you want to get away from Zona Sul for a while. Recreio is much calmer and fewer tourists.
Written 9 August 2020
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
I'm Brazilian and lived in Recreio most of my life but I am writing this review in English to inform our friends from other countries about the rather unknown Recreio's beach. Being located quite far away from the center, the beach is most of the times "empty" when compared to Ipanema or Copacabana, especially during the week it is possible to enjoy your coconut water in peace. Recreio is a lovely neighbourhood considered as safe in comparison to other places near the center. Near the beach there is for example the Park Chico Mendes where you can get in touch with the nature and animals. Please visit Recreio and you won't regret it! :)
Written 17 June 2014
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JasonMK1987
London, UK6 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
A bus away from main rio. Beautiful beach with a really gradual slop into sea which means you can go far out before your fully under water. Compared to the tourist traps the food is more legit and more locals around. Try walking up the rock for great views. Also the ocean is so much cleaner here than ipanema etc.
Written 18 June 2014
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tackNgybe
Singapore, Singapore14 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
The beach is not crowded as in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon - good surfing waves. I learnt to surf here and was able to ride the waves on Day One. Very local feel and great view. Safe to walk around on my own to other beaches nearby. Prainha beach is a 30mins walk, secluded, beautiful, surrounded by Nature Park.
Written 20 December 2013
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AlejandroLB
Olivos, Argentina46 contributions
Mar 2019
one of the best beaches in Rio if you like big waves. Be very careful because even though you are close to the coast it can be difficult to get out.
Written 21 March 2019
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angelamartinelli2019
Sao Paulo, SP48 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
I loved this beach and at a walking or cycling distance the beaches near by also. The cycle route is great, not awfully packed even at the weekend - I went cycling all the way to praia da macumba and praia da reserva. you can rent a bike at the blue tree design hotel and take this opportunity to visit it. The architeture and clean all white decoration are worth a visit.
Written 28 March 2017
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Curt W
Lynchburg, VA221 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Just a laid back surfers paradise...plenty of good waves home of Brazilian surfing legend Daniel Freidman..easy going no rush
Written 28 September 2021
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Evan Braz
Boca Raton, FL552 contributions
Aug 2019
Miles long sandy beach with many hotels and high-rise apartment buildings, tends to be cleaner than most, and fairly empty, except on summer weekends. The many kiosks offer food and drink, plus beach gear for rent.
Written 6 August 2019
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TomasMichnaCom
Brno, Czech Republic90 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
This beach is a little gem. You wont see any skyscapers and not many tourists as well. Its more a getaway for Rio locals or people living in a close town. Great for surfing.
Written 20 March 2019
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Olá a todos! Gostaria de saber qual o posto mais próximo do Terminal do Recreio BRT e como ir. E qual o posto mais próximo da glaucio gil, e qual seria o endereço
Written 22 September 2023
Catherine B
Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
Hello,
Do you pick people up at the hotel( Atlantico Sul ) and then bring them back ? And if yes ,what time ?
Thank you in advance,
Cordially,
Catherine
Written 12 December 2022
Qual melhor trajeto pra ir pro Recreio dos Bandeirantes saindo de Niterói de carro
Written 15 September 2021
Safari44824519996
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Onde está podendo parar carro na praia do recreio para não ser rebocado
Written 1 January 2021
Gostaria de saber se será possível fazer uma confraternização no posto 10 no dia 31/12 ? Tem algum impedimento? Íamos juntar uma galerinha de umas 30 pessoas, levar comida, bebida e som ambiente. Alguém tem alguma informação? Obrigado!
Written 11 December 2020
Quero saber se estão alugando guarda sol na praia do recreio dos bandeirantes Rio?
Written 26 September 2020
Gostaria de saber o valor do aluguel de guarda sol e cadeiras na praia do Recreio rj
Written 11 October 2019
Oi, Juliana. Boa noite.
A média de valor eh Rs5$ a cadeira e R$10$ o guarda sol. No entanto, depende muito de barraca para barraca. Mas não aumenta muito disso. Tem algumas barracas que se vc consumir no local podem até fazer um desconto ou mesmo isentar. Tudo depende, mas deve antes com certeza ver no local. Tudo de bom para vc. Aproveite a paisagem bucólica, a praia excelente e o entorno. Carpem die.
Written 13 October 2019
Hola me gustaría saber sobre la seguridad si es peligroso recorrer de noche en Recreio.graciass
Written 23 May 2019
Hola cómo estás?
Mira la verdad es que yo fui en familia y no tuvimos problema. Igualmente como en todos lados siempre preguntar no está de más.
Suerte!
Written 24 May 2019
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