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Pedra da Gavea

Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22451-261, Brazil
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Itaipava, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Spetacular Trekking!!! With a great view!! For nature lovers!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Great views. If u are not afraid book a flight with an instructor . Go on a sunny day and enjoy the view and also visit the surroundings ! More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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But very dangerous. It's so desert that people get robbed...Watch out, even with you have a Brazilian peer, you won't safe anyway. Up there in the hill, it's very nice view, marvelous but have to consider some risks. More

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Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

yes, it is the tallest mountain in the WORLD that is directly ocean-side. Breath-taking views. It is a hard trail, once you go up trails for 90% of the way, you come to a wall which is about 30 yards high, at about a 60 degree angle, hardest part to climb, some people give up there, some bring an experienced... More

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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

In fact I was in Pedra Bonita but the view from Pedra da Gavea is amazing also. On top of that u can watch great glidings flying below you. Great view to the ocean and to Favela da Rocinha, Sao Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gavea. Great! Thumbs Up! More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Hire a guide to take you to the summit. It's not for eldery people and if you have acrophobia you shouldn't try. But it's pretty safe and the view is marvelous! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Unlike at Corcovado and Sugar Loaf there is no cable car or bus that takes you up this peak - and this is exactly what makes the view from the top so rewarding. Only few people, among them often insiders, go up, especially as there are several parts that require some climbing skills. One particular stretch can be quite dangerous... More

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Porto Alegre, RS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Nice walk along the Forest.... You must go there and see the view....amazing!!! More

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Rio de Janeiro
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Great place and great views! People Hang glide around it! A must see! More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Awesome place to go hang gliding. The guy who takes you will drive you up to take the leap. Awesome views of Sao Corado beach and the whole mountain at Gavea with all the mansions nestled in the forest below. More

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