Praia do Forno, Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The white sand beach sits within a horseshoe-shaped cove surrounded by green hills, creating a natural barrier from ocean winds.
The beach remained secluded for many years due to its limited access routes, which required visitors to arrive by boat or hiking trails.
The shoreline serves as a gathering place for local residents who organize regular beach volleyball matches and soccer games on the sand.
Visitors can reach the beach through a hiking path from Praia dos Anjos or by taking a short boat ride from the nearby port.
Marine enthusiasts can observe numerous fish species in the transparent waters, making it an excellent location for snorkeling activities.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.76132,-41.87502
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
Brazil's coastline stretches over 4,600 miles (7,400 kilometers), connecting tropical forests, sandbars, and several climate zones. In Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana and Ipanema draw visitors with their urban energy, while Fernando de Noronha offers bays shaped by marine life and volcanic rock. Further north, palm trees and dunes define the scenery in Ceará, where Jericoacoara is known for kitesurfing. Bahia holds Praia do Espelho and Taipus de Fora, where coral reefs and tidal pools give snorkelers refuge. Santa Catarina and São Paulo combine wave breaks with rainforest trails leading to remote beaches like Praia dos Castelhanos. Pernambuco and Alagoas feature warm, calm waters and natural pools that form at low tide, including Porto de Galinhas and Maragogi. In the north, Alter do Chão on the Tapajós River creates a freshwater beach surrounded by Amazon vegetation. Each region shows different tides, currents, and ecosystems, from sheltered lagoons to open Atlantic shores.
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