My favorite local beach

Local Friend: Emma

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About Emma

Oi, hey! I’m Emma, I have dual citizenship for Brazil and the USA, and I have been living in Rio since 2011 (with a brief pause in 2012 to study in Scotland for 9 months). I am in love with this city. I really feel as if I have found myself here, and I have already lived in a handful of other countries so I guess I’ve tried out a few places :) I was alphabetized in Spanish, spoke English growing up, learned some basic French in school, and learned to write in Portuguese when I was 18. I’ll be sharing bits and pieces of my world right here. I am in love with Brazilian culture, dance, music, and art. I started a blog for fun a couple of years ago, so if you want to check out my photography and tips on Rio click on the link below! https://simbora.co/

About Praia da Joatinga

My favorite (not so secret) beach, tucked away in the neighborhood of Joá. If you go on a weekday, the beach will almost surely be just yours! Watch out for the tides though, because com high tide the beach disappears and you have to stay on the rocks! Take a cab to the gated community and just say you are going to the beach.