the most famous among them are hang-gliding, with pedra bonita as a common jump-off point, and hiking in pedra da gávea, providing guests with amazing views overlooking the city - golf aficionados will adore the gávea golf country club, and fashionistas can spend an afternoon browsing shops in the high-class fashion mall.

the royal tulip, in front of são conrado beach, is a classically beautiful hotel with spacious rooms and one of the best rooftop pools in the area.