Praia de Itacoatiara, Beach and surfing spot in Niterói, Brazil.
Praia de Itacoatiara is a beach in Niterói that stretches roughly 700 meters along the Atlantic coastline. The shore features fine golden sand, clear blue water, and rocky outcrops that frame both ends of the beach.
The name comes from indigenous languages and means "written rock" or "engraved stone," reflecting the geological features that have always marked this location. These rock formations have served as natural landmarks in the region for generations.
The beach serves as a social hub where young locals and surfers gather regularly throughout the day. People come here to spend time by the water and experience the relaxed rhythm of coastal life that defines the place.
The beach is best visited in early morning or late afternoon when the water is calmer and fewer people are present. Visitors should know that the rock formations divide the beach into zones with different conditions for swimming and water activities.
The beach has three distinct surfing zones called Costão, Meio, and Pampo, each with different wave patterns and characteristics. These separate areas allow both experienced and beginner surfers to find a zone suited to their skill level depending on conditions.
Location: Niterói
GPS coordinates: -22.97578,-43.03654
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Southeast Brazil spans the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, offering coastal landscapes, mountain villages, caves and waterfalls. The region preserves colonial-era trails, grottos with underground formations and islands with light visitor traffic. Sites show how Brazil developed from colonial times to the present, with 18th-century buildings, gold mining routes and gardens that maintain tropical plant species. Locations include Gruta Luminosa with limestone formations, Praia do Bonete, a remote beach without road access, and Casa da Glória in Diamantina, which displays colonial architecture. Parque Nacional do Caparaó protects mountain elevations with temperate climate, while Sítio Burle Marx in Rio de Janeiro combines landscape architecture and native vegetation. The coast includes quiet bays such as Praia da Fazenda in Ubatuba and rocky formations at Mirante do Pontal do Atalaia. Inland, trails like Caminho dos Escravos pass through historical territory, and Capitólio Canyons offer rock walls over freshwater lakes. The region combines nature and history across different altitudes and climate zones.
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