Access to Joatinga is controlled by the gated community fronting the beach, with the entrance along the Joa Highway (Estrada de Joa'). Barra, as it is commonly referred to as, is the most extensive stretch of sand in Rio at 10 miles long (15 km). On the section known as Pepe Beach (Praia de Pepe) you have one of the biggest beach party areas in Rio.
