Guia 7 Dias - Volume 1

rio de janeiro 65 major improvements even in other areas at its sur- roundings, like the neighborhood of Jacarepagua, home to Rio’s Olympic Park, that hosts several arenas built for Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, and the City of Rock, where the Rock’n’Rio festival is held. Back on the beach, one of Barra’s most coveted spots is the one which encompasses the Barraca do Pepê (Pepe tent), which is placed by the sea in front of the number 1312 of Avenida do Pepê (Pepe Ave.). The venue sells the most famous healthy choice sandwiches of Rio (a.k.a. sandubas), which can take ricotta cheese, chicken and tuna. As a refreshment, do as the locals and ask for an ice cold mate, a tradi- tional Brazilian tea-like beverage. The waves from the West Zone of Rio remain strong until arriving at the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes (or simply Recreio), reaching their peak at the spot between the beaches of Prainha and Pontal. Near there, other beaches such as Reserva, Recreio, Macumba and Grumari are also delightful. From surfers to celebrities, there are plenty of beautiful people fleeing fromor showing themselves off to the paparazzi, who are everyday regulars there. After all, it is a coastal site protected by many green areas, with few places around to park the car and secluded enough to remain isolated. It’s the perfect setting to say goodbye to Rio on the celebrities’ way. After wall, it’s like one of them that you feel at every bit of your stay at the Wonderful City. dos Bandeirantes, atingindo o ponto máxi- mo no trecho entre a Prainha e o Pontal. Nos arredores, praias como Reserva, Recreio, Ma- cumba e Grumari também encantam. De surfistas a famosos, há muita gente bonita fugindo ou se exibindo para papa- razzi todos os dias na região. Afinal, trata- se de um trecho litorâneo protegido por muitas áreas verdes, com poucos lugares para estacionar o carro e afastado o sufi- ciente para manter-se isolado. É o am- biente perfeito para despedir-se do Rio de Janeiro no maior esquema celebrity . Afi- nal, é assim que você se sente o tempo todo na Cidade Maravilhosa.