Terrific views of the ocean and spectacular surfing conditions are the main reasons why this beach is so popular amongst the locals. It is a pleasant alternative to the more iconic beaches which are usually quite crowded.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arpoador
Address 169 Avenida Francisco Bhering, Rio de Janeiro 22080-050, Brazil
Coordinates -22°59'19.331" N -43°11'34.573" E