Icarai Black and White

Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the southeast region of Brazil. It lies across Guanabara Bay, facing the city of Rio de Janeiro. The city has the nicknames of Cidade Sorriso (Smile City). Niterói was founded on 22 November 1573 by the Tupi chief Arariboia, who later was forcibly converted to Roman Catholicism and was given the Christian name of Martim Afonso, after the Portuguese explorer Martim Afonso de Sousa, making it the only Brazilian city to have been founded by a non-Christian, non-assimilated indigenous person. High-rise buildings line the beachfront, creating a striking contrast against the calm waters. People are scattered along the sandy shore, enjoying the serene environment.