If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Pepe Beach located 11.2 mi (18 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia da Barra da Tijuca and Praia dos Amores, located nearby.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Praia da Barra da Tijuca, located 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia dos Amores, just a short walk away.