particularlybeautiful, yet mostly unknown by most visitors, pedra bonita(beautiful rock) is one of the hidden gems of rio de janeiro. located in the neighborhood of barra da tijuca, this 696-meter-high (2,283 feet) deforested mountain towers the parque nacional da tijuca (tijuca national park) and offers its visitors one of the most incredible visuals of the city.

pedra bonita is the place to be for hang gliders, as it is a famous take-off point that allows the courageous to fly over the hills and forest and enjoy the fantastic natural wildlife of the area.