Welcome to Sonho de Verão – your beachside getaway in Rio de Janeiro! Enjoy unforgettable days in a fully equipped, comfortable apartment with a prime location. Perfect for families, couples, or groups of up to 5 people, the space offers everything you need to relax and experience the best of Rio’s coastline. New and well-equipped apartment just 550 meters from Recreio Beach. Close to shopping centers, supermarkets, and the BRT (rapid bus transit). Main tourist attractions and distances: Recreio Beach: 550 m (6-minute walk) Itaú Bike Station: 550 m Macumba Beach: 750 m BRT Station: 1.5 km Metro Station: 15 km Nearest Shopping Mall: 1.5 km Prainha Beach: 2 km Grumari Beach: 3 km Reserva Beach: 5 km Barra da Tijuca Beach: 8 km Leblon Beach: 20 km Ipanema Beach: 25 km Copacabana Beach: 28 km Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar): 30 km Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado): 30 km

The Neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes – Known Simply as “Recreio” Recreio dos Bandeirantes, commonly referred to as just "Recreio," is a neighborhood located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. It’s one of the city’s newer districts, having developed significantly since the 1990s. It’s a popular area for those seeking a more peaceful lifestyle, with high quality of life away from the hustle and bustle of the city center and South Zone. Here are some key highlights about Recreio: Quality of Life Recreio is known for being a predominantly residential neighborhood, with wide streets, lots of green spaces, and a calm, laid-back atmosphere. It’s highly valued by families, young couples, and anyone looking to live in a quieter area while still being in Rio. Beaches One of the biggest attractions in the neighborhood is its beaches. The beaches of Recreio, Macumba, Pontal, and Secreto are famous for their natural beauty and for being less crowded than those in the South Zone. The area is also a hotspot for surfers. Grumari Beach is a peaceful, preserved beach located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, within an environmental protection area. It stands out for its stunning scenery, calm waters, and serene environment—perfect for those looking to escape the more crowded urban beaches. Abricó Beach, also in Grumari and near Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, is the only officially designated naturist beach in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Located within the Grumari Municipal Park, just past Prainha and next to Grumari Beach, it is affiliated with the Brazilian Naturist Federation (FBrN). The coastline of Recreio features five distinct beaches: Prainha, Secreto, Macumba, Pontal, and Recreio. These beaches are known for being cleaner, more secluded, and more beautiful than the average city beach. From east to west, they are: Recreio Beach, Pontal Beach, Macumba Beach, Secreto Beach, and Prainha.