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On the Praia do Forte you can walk straight out into the sea up to shoulder depth, look down, and still be able to see your feet, The water is that clear! And because of the configuration of the bay it is pretty much always calm.

At Carnaval many Cariocas head out here - plus Paulistas (from São Paulo) and Mineiros (mostly from Belo Horizonte) to get away from the mayhem and tourists in the cities.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7569