When the Abrico Naturista Association (ANAbricó) is on the Abricó beach?

Is it dangerous go to the Abricó beach when the association is not present on?

Is it possible to take public transportation from Copacabana to Abrico Beach?

May children come to the beach?

Are single men welcome at the beach?

What facilities does the beach have?

Are there guards on the beach?

Does it cost anything to go to the beach?

Is being nude required ?

Does everyone have to follow the Naturist Code of Conduct ?

Where may I stay around Abricó beach?

When the Abrico Naturista Association (ANAbricó) is on the Abricó beach?

Generally ANAbricó is present on Abricó beach on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when weather and ocean conditions are favorable. That means that, PROBABLY, on rainy or very cold days or when there is less sand because of sea or tide, the Association would not be present. On the days when we are there, we have staff organized to control and to watch the naturist behavior of ALL people present. There are games, folders distributed, and a climate of respect and harmony.


It's also possible we will be there on special occasions, such as a Friday after a Thursday holiday, or a Monday before a Tuesday holiday, with the same rules and organization as on the weekend. Generally, the week of Carnival, from the Thursday before until the Sunday after, the organization is there every day. On Christmas, New Years (January 1st) and on the second Sunday in May (Mothers Day, in Brazil), ANAbricó is not present on the beach.  (BACK)

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND VISITING ABRICÓ BEACH WHEN THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT PRESENT. Unfortunately many people do not understand the NATURIST PHILOSOPHY, and they behave badly on the public beach. That doesn't mean that you will ALWAYS encounter that kind of problem, but it's very possible.  (BACK)

Is it possible to take public transportation from Copacabana to Abrico Beach?

By Metro + Bus (BRT):  The cheapest and best way to go to Abrico Beach from Copacabana (or in any location where metro goes) is take metro (subway) to Jardim Oceânico Station (Barra da Tijuca). There, you transfer to BRT system and take line to MATO ALTO or RECREIO. On weekdays there is the expess service, but on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays not. You take the PARADOR service. It is slower but it is safe too. Take off on RECREIO SHOPPING station. From there until to the beach it is about 4,5 km far. You can walk, if you wish. But you may take a táxi or Uber to the Abricó Beach.


If you wish to on foot from Recreio Shopping station, go in direction to Macumba Beach, when you arrive near by Condomínio MARAMAR, on Macumba Beach. From there you have to go three kilometers (2 miles) on foot, along Avenida Estado de Guanabara, the road that goes around the hills, at the edge of the sea. Go through Prainha, stay on the road. It will go up, but when it goes down again to Grumari beach, as you look seaward, go to your left. Abricó beach is behind the boulders.

For maps, visit the site of the Rio Tourism Bureau: www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/ 

Taxi since  Recreio Shopping costs approximately 20 reais (Us$ 6,50).  Ask to the driver to go to Grumari beach, and listen to the traffic signs where are written Abricó.

By car: To go to Abrico beach by car, you must go to Barra da Tijuca, taking Avenue of the Americas (Avenida das Américas). When you reach the RECREIO SHOPPING mall on your left, don't go up the bridge but take the smaller road to the right. (The road seems the same Avenue of the Americas, but it continues over the bridge. The road is called Vereador Alceu de Carvalho on the map, but no one knows the name.) Take this road until it reaches the canal. (Follow the traffic signs to Grumari)Turn left. At the end of the canal, turn right on the first intersection (Praia da Macumba, next to the MARAMAR residential condominium on the right), (follow trhe traffica signs to Abricó) and continue following the road by the sea, Avenida Estado da Guanabara, which will climb the mountains. The first beach you will see is PRAINHA, but go on. After the second mountain, the asphalt becoming cobblestones, you go down to Grumari. Park the car, look to the sea and go left. Abricó beach is behind the boulders.

During summer Saturdays and Sunday, access by cars is limited - when the parking lots are full no more cars are allowed in. See LOCAL

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May children come to the beach?

Of course they may! The beach in like any other. But we recommend coming on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, when the Association is at the beach. On the other days, except for summer, the beach is very empty.  (BACK)

Are single men welcome at the beach?

Of course they are. There is no distinction between couples and singles. Everyone is welcome if they follow the code of conduct (read ETHICS). Behavior is enforced by the association. (BACK)


What facilities does the beach have?

The beach has foot vendors who sell soft drinks, beer, snacks and "organic" sandwiches. There are also stands that sell the same. On the beach next door, Grumari, in front of the entrance to Abricó, there is a restaurant kiosk which serves several kinds of sandwiches and seafood dishes. Most of the time there are people with chairs and tents or umbrellas to rent, not always. It's best to bring your own because shade is scarce.  (BACK)

Are there guards on the beach?

Abricó is patrolled by the state police and the city guards, but they are unfortunately not there all the time. Two lifeguards watch the sea and provide safety for swimmers. On busy weekends, the association has volunteers who help patrol, on days that aren't rainy.

However, there is no problem with violence or robbery. The beach is very peaceful. Here the biggest problem is violation of the Naturist Code of Conduct by some visitors. On the road there have been cases of parked car windows being broken to steal radios. So, don't be careless.  (BACK)

Does it cost anything to go to the beach?

No. Admittance is free of charge. Those who want to join the ANA (Abricó Naturist Association) pay monthly dues of R$ 40.00 (individual) or R$ 50,00 (couple ) to help cover the beach's maintenance costs (clean-up, secutiry, etc.).

We also "pass the hat" for those who want to contribute spontaneously, and can.  (BACK)

Is being nude required ?

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays that aren't rainy, nudity is required for all visitors to provide the expected organization and tranquility. Nudity is requiring including even for the roaming vendors. On the other days of the week, clothing is optional.

Although it isn't required every day it's preferred that visitors are nude, even on weekdays. After all, why go to a nudist beach if not to be nude? A clothed person winds up making naturists feel uncomfortable, especially beginners.  (BACK)

Does everyone have to follow the Naturist Code of Conduct ?

Yes. Any visitor to Abricó Beach, nude or clothed, member or not, has to strictly follow the Naturist Code of Conduct, which is posted at the entrance and distributed to all visitors, under penalty of being warned and removed from the beach, including with the help of the police. Depending on the infraction they may have to answer charges of disorderly conduct. This is very clear in the City Ordinance that established the beach.  (BACK)