Escola de Surf Rico
Long-running, reputable local school on Barra da Tijuca’s forgiving beach break. Lessons only.
Coaching & progression
- 1:6 coaching ratio
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Long-running, reputable local school on Barra da Tijuca’s forgiving beach break. Lessons only.
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Founded in 1982 by pro surfer Rico de Souza, this is a well-known Rio institution teaching on the long, forgiving beach break of Barra da Tijuca (with a second base at Recreio/Macumba). A reputable, no-frills lesson for beginners through advanced with transparent pricing — a big established operation rather than a boutique foreign-traveller camp, and no accommodation.
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