Mureta da Urca
Imagine yourself on a low sea wall in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, as you sip a cold beer and enjoy bar snacks. This is Mureta da Urca, a serene spot where locals gather to watch the bay and Sugarloaf at golden hour. It's not just a view; it's a tradition. Sit on the wall itself, a unique experience in this neighbourhood that feels like a small village within the city. Across the street, Bar Urca offers the perfect bolinho de bacalhau to accompany your evening. Whether you're a visitor or a local, Mureta da Urca promises a slice of Rio's laid-back lifestyle.
A low sea wall along Avenida Portugal in the quiet neighbourhood of Urca, where Cariocas sit with a cold beer and bar snacks and watch the bay and Sugarloaf at golden hour. It is Rio's most relaxed local ritual and an ideal place to taste bolinho de bacalhau from Bar Urca across the street.
History
Urca grew in the early 20th century as a planned residential neighbourhood on a peninsula by Guanabara Bay. Bar Urca, a corner botequim, became the social heart of the wall, and the habit of drinking beer on the mureta has become a neighbourhood tradition.
Fun Facts
- Locals sit on the wall itself rather than at tables.
- Urca is often described as feeling like a small village inside the city.
- The view faces Botafogo and Niterói across Guanabara Bay.
Guide Tips
- Visit during golden hour for the best views.
- Try the bolinho de bacalhau at Bar Urca.
- Sit on the wall for an authentic local experience.
Opening Hours
Open-air, always accessible; Bar Urca hours vary