Sailboat Rides

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas largely referred to as Lagoa is a lagoon and also a district in Rio de Janeiro Brazil that is bordered by other areas like Ipanema, Leblon, Gavea, Jardim Botnico, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Humaita. The locale draws in many sightseers on vacation through the Christmas time of year when a unique Christmas tree that's assembled on a drifting platform moves about while in the lagoon.

The lagoon provides several leisure venues including night clubs, bars, dining places, hotels, rental flats and it is the head offices of the soccer team Flamengo. There are a variety of free sport courts, cycle as well as jogger's paths, numerous playgrounds for children and exquisite food kiosks.

Joatinga Beach is a destination that is less visited by people on family vacation and consequently is ironically the most desired by vacationers who want to loosen up and depart from the hubbub of Ipanema and Copacabana. This whitened sandy beach is among the most properly protected natural reserves in Rio de Janeiro. The environmental diversity of the Atlantic rainforest, mangroves and the little tribe of Caicara is not something you ought to neglect. The beach which is a cross-over amongst jungles and virgin beaches is also a dream come true for experienced surfers.

Barra da Tijuca Beach is the longest beach in Brazil and stretches about 18 kms from Morro do Joa on up to Recreio. It's a clear green beach and a hot spot for surfers not to mention wind and body surfers. The beach in addition embraces beginners in water sports and soon after experiencing the sea waves there are a number of restaurants, kiosks, food and drink stalls for you to get some snacks.

The museum Chacara Do Ceu is a popular tourist destination that houses a number of present day fine art by artists like Lygia Clark and Portinari. It also contains Brazilian items dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Moreover, connected to the museum is the Parque das Ruinas which is noted for staging musical concert events. The park isn't just eye appealing but in addition contains the ruins of the house that belonged to the Brazilian heiress Laurinda Santos Lobo.