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SURF SHOPS IN RIO Barraca do Pepe in Barra for lessons and board rentals. Ask for Rico de Souza (21-3328-3016) - a former professional, a fine gentleman, and very capable instructor.
the beach at Arpoador. You can find whatever you need here, including board rentals. Avelino Bastos is the most established shaper in the country. He can be reached at pranchas@tropicalbrasil.com.br.
Galeria River, a surf shop at R. Francisco Otaviano 67, is right near
Want to learn more about what Rio has to offer? Check out info on paragliding in Rio at blue.com/V4Ns/riopara or Rio Mardi Gras at blue.com/V3Nl/riomardi
