Praia da Reserva
Rio de Janeiro
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The four kilometres of Barra beach that run alongside the Marapendi lagoon reserve, with almost no buildings on the sand side of the avenue. Few kiosks, few people even on a Sunday, and an open sea with a strong pull, so swim where the lifeguards are. Bring what you need from Barra or Recreio; there is little to buy on…