Barra da Tijuca, which includes an expansive ... You can also find places to do surfing lessons, one of the most favorite pastimes of a Carioca. Along the shore, you'll find plenty of bars ...

The only problem is Barra Vieja, in San Marcos, is about an hour's drive from Acapulco. Still, most say the trip south is worth the hassle of renting a car. Just one word of caution before you go ...

My partner and I traveled to the islands of Barra, Seil, and Easdale for a weekend ... months when there are fewer people around and fewer activities to partake in. Meanwhile, on Easdale, most ...