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Pedra da Gavea

Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22451-261, Brazil (Lagoa)
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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104 reviews 104 reviews
47 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

There is pretty much it for this one unless you are some kind of a climber. Rio is full of peaks and just letting them all in as you strolling around wherever is the key.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is a medium to difficult hike and takes about 2 hours. Do not try to do it without a guide as you may get lost. The view once you get there is just amazing.

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See 24 more reviews by Richard L for Rio de Janeiro
Jardinópolis/SP - Brasil
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32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Incredible big stone showing a head shape, which was used as scenario to movies in Brazil, and some skydivers and hang gliders still use it as launch point

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See 5 more reviews by Gustavo B for Rio de Janeiro
rio de janeiro
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Its a great hike for people in good shape. Its more like mountaineering as it involves a bit of rock climbing. Dont go by yourself, not worth it. You need an experience guide and climbing gear. Besides, the beginning of the trail is on a tricky location, not easy to find.Its a two hours hike on a steep trail, mostly... More

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See 2 more reviews by agringoinrio for Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

I live in Rio and I have gone up at least 10 times. The best view of Rio. There are five important tips: 1- If you go remeber to take fruits and WATER. 2- Minimum 2 liters of water per person. 3- Up and down is at least 4-5 hours, or MORE !! 4- Don't go out of the hiking... More

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See 2 more reviews by Brasil30 for Rio de Janeiro
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3 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

is not easy to arrive on the top.You have to ask anyone in the local were people pays to jump, to take you yo the top.We paid 15 reais each,came and back. But the view is amazying!!!!

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See 3 more reviews by Pedro E for Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Just one of the most beautiful views from Rio de Janeiro City. If you like hikking, you should go there.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

It's hard to make it all the way up but it's totally worth it. Once we got to the top, we were amazed by the view that opened to us. I wish we had a rope to make it all the way up but I don't think we were trained to do so. Anyways, anybody who goes to Rio should... More

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San Francisco
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

I was on a motorcycle making it very easy to get to the top. You reach a parking lot and there are some stairs that lead you to a lookout point and a large plank. It looks as if you are about to fall off because all you see if Rio below. I went around sundown and the view from... More

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Caraguatatuba, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

It can be challenging, some of my friends didnt want to continue but the views are so amazing it is 100% worth it

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