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Barra da Tijuca (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Nilypolis / Rio de Janeiro
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Barra da Tijuca is a residential borought located in the Western Zone (Zona Oeste) of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its beach is 18 km long, and there are 3 great main lakes, and also minor lakes and channels.

The 18 km long beach is the largest Rio de Janeiro beach. Barra da Tijuca beach starts at Morro do Joá and ends at the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood, in Pontal de Sernambetiba, beyond Avenida Sernambetiba. Most of its waters are clear and green, and have an uncommon wave formation.
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Coordinates:   23°0'12"S   43°25'5"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago