4. Pedra da Gavea
This is one of the highest points and one of the best tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. It takes two and a half hours to reach the top of the mountain. The ride is nice, quite steep, but without major difficulty. The peak is located in the part of Sao Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. It is reachable only by experienced climbers, and offers a pleasant view of Rio de Janeiro. The park is frequented by practitioners of Paragliding and hang gliding.
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