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Joa Beach (Joatinga)

| Joá, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ranked #75 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Joatinga Beach is very small and dangerous, which makes it very unfriendly to 95% of the people. The beach is an extension of a private condominium of houses built on the top of small cliff. If you live in one of these houses or you are a guest of someone who lives in one of them, you may use a... More

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Rio de Janeiro
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Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
222 helpful votes 222 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Nice little beach hidden between Sao Conrado and Barra, difficult to get to, but not really worth visiting, as like in many beaches in Rio, sewage is spilled directly onto it. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Go if you have a rental car or a carioca friend. Difficult to go by bus or taxi. Very pleasant place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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