Did a jog around on Sunday. Quite crowded and much of the path is a few feet from a very noisy road. So on a weekend it's not great for a good run. On the other hand, it is lined with people, runners, walkers, dogs, bike rentals, drink stands and restaurants all of which make it lively and fun, More

A wonderful way to pass the day, cycling or sailing or strolling, there are restaurants and coconut kiosks, great vantage points, many trees and birds. I love it. More

There are bycicles that you can now rent using your mobile phone in several stations throughout the south zone of Rio. A few of those byke stations can be found around Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. I took one and circled the entire lake. Awesome views and great exercise to boot. The orange bykes cost only R$5.00 ( about $3.00). If... More

Set in the middle of a busy area is a huge lake, which offers a place to relax and/exercise. I recommend walking, skating, jogging or cycling around all or any part of it because it is attractive and varied. Spend time on or by the water and enjoy the views. There is a path around it shared by people and... More

Good for a walk on Sunday afternoon, lots of people and very safe More

I was lucky to have friends that were members of a fitness club right on the lake. After playing some basketball went for a nice job before the weather got to warm. While I did feel uncomfortable a couple times from groups of guys standing around, thinking they may try to jump me, my fears weren't justified, nor where my... More

The most exclusive place where to live in Rio .. around the lake ... Beautiful buildings ... More

Good place to jogging or cycling. Nice spend some time in the morning or early afternoon. Very romantic in the evening. More

Very dirty dont go even closer, and very bad restaurants around the area More