intermediate
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Praia da Urca

Praia da Urca in Rio de Janeiro offers sheltered Atlantic waters in a scenic bay surrounded by mountains, suitable for intermediate swimmers. The protected cove provides relatively calm conditions despite being oceanfront. Plan your swim during slack tide times for the most favorable currents.

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Praia da Urca

-22.9479, -43.1633

Details

Location
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-22.9479, -43.1633

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