Located in Recreio neighborhood, Pedra do Pontal is also known as Pontal de Sernambetiba and Pontal Tim Maia. The last name is dedicated to a famous Brazilian singer because of his song “Do Leme ao Pontal”. The rock island divides the sandy oceanfront into two separate beaches - Recreio and Macumba.

Tips about Pedra do Pontal:

• The way up is not very extreme, but demands some caution, as the smooth slippery rock has no walking path. At the top there is also a bit where you really need to climb, so better to bring good shoes, not flip-flops.

Song about Pedra do Pontal

Famous Brazilian songwriter Tim Maia has written a song "Do Leme ao Pontal" to signify the continuous beachfront that runs from Leme Rock to Pontal Rock.