Pedra Bonita

The Tijuca National Park is divided into three visitation sectors - Forest, Serra da Carioca and Pedra Bonita/Pedra da Gávea - and has program options for everyone: from picnic and barbecue areas to hang gliding, climbing, hiking and other activities. Among the country's famous postcards, we have Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Vista Chinesa, Pedra da Gávea, Parque Lage and Paineiras. Besides the famous monument, visitors can observe from several points in the Serra da Carioca Sector the impressive view of Rio, such as Vista Chinesa and Mirante Dona Marta. The Horto Waterfalls, the Paineiras, the pleasant Parque Lage, and the Transcarioca Trail are also important local attractions.
The Pedra Bonita/Pedra da Gávea Section it’s located between São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, and Alto da Boa Vista neighborhoods. This is the smallest section of the National Park, but it’s the one that provides more extreme sports options and the most beautiful views. There are various climbing routes with different levels of difficulty, trails, hang gliding and paragliding in one of the most famous ramps in the world, at Pedra Bonita. This section also has Pedra da Gávea, with more than 2624ft (800m) high. From the top of Pedra Bonita, after about 20 minutes of walking, there's an incredible view of São Conrado, parts of the South Zone as well as Barra da Tijuca. At Pedra Bonita, there is one of the most famous free flight ramps in the world. The area is administered in partnership with the Brazilian Free Flight Association and it is possible to do hang gliding and paragliding instruction flights on site.