The most beautiful beaches and natural sites of the region are only 10 to 15 minutes car rides away.

Panoramic Views of the nearby beaches from the top of the Prainha Natural Reserve and from the Rock in front of the beach of Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

Going to the beaches you pass through a pitoresque landscape called "Pantanal Carioca".

This is a view of the Grumari beach as part of the natural reserve "Pedra Branca".

This is Grumari beach, about a 20 minute drive away.

Some more impressions of the natural reserve.

Sunset over the laguna of Guaratiba.