An aerial image captures a long, sandy beach, a coastal road, and an inland lagoon, indicative of the Barra da Tijuca or Recreio dos Bandeirantes areas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

An aerial image captures a long, sandy beach, a coastal road, and an inland lagoon, indicative of the Barra da Tijuca or Recreio dos Bandeirantes areas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Atlantic Ocean occupies the left side, displaying turquoise waters and white breaking waves along the extensive shoreline. Numerous individuals are visible swimming and wading in the ocean. The wide, light-colored sand beach is populated with small groups and individuals, many positioned under colorful beach umbrellas (blue, orange, yellow, and red) and small canopies. Footprints and trails are visible across the sand. Parallel to the beach runs a multi-lane asphalt road, likely Avenida Lúcio Costa, occupied by a continuous line of vehicles, primarily cars, suggesting moderate traffic or extensive parking. Additional cars are parked along designated sections of the roadside. Between the road and an inland body of water, dense green vegetation, comprising shrubs and trees, forms a buffer. The inland body of water is a large lagoon, possibly Lagoa de Marapendi, where a single motorboat is observed creating a wake on its surface. Beyond the lagoon, clusters of modern high-rise buildings are visible, forming an urban backdrop against a range of distant, verdant mountains. The sky above is partially cloudy. In the foreground, adjacent to the road and beach, a building with a large, curved, white canopy structure is present. Further along the road, a distinct building with multiple dark, triangular, pitched roofs is situated amidst the vegetation. A marked pedestrian crossing is visible on the asphalt road in the foreground. The scene depicts a vibrant coastal environment supporting leisure activities and urban infrastructure.