Barra da Tijuca, which includes an expansive 11-mile stretch of coastline and adjacent shopping center, is a neighborhood known as "Barra" and is popular among Cariocas. Recent travelers say its beach ...

Barra da Tijuca is a fascinating study of contrasts: beautiful white sand beaches, inland lagoons and mountain backdrops on one hand; a pattern of gated communities, high rise condos and shopping ...

SSW to SE, but it has a very open swell window. Very consistent and lots of variety. Can get really good at chest-overhead surf with offshore wind (usually in the early morning). Fall and winter are ...

Is there anywhere with a better vibe than Rio De Janeiro? Do yourself a favour: Pour a coconut rum (but hold the rum if you ain't carrying I.D, kid), put Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66's Mas Que Nada on ...

Situated near the Barra da Tijuca beach, easily accessible from Avenida das Americas and reachable by a few steps to the malls.

Gipsy Kings Rio de Janeiro: the Diego Baliardo line-up and Sidney Magal play Qualistage on Sunday 29 November 2026. Tickets from US$21.

Text description provided by the architects. This house, project by Progetto Arquitetura, is situated in a rich neighbourhood in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Its construction has been finished in ...

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