the gliders float to the beach below or the grassy landing spot to the right of it. several tour companies offer packages to thrill seekers interested in trying their hand at either sport.

independent pilots like konrad heilman offer tandem hang gliding lessons and companies like rio adventures will take visitors for a flight for 320 reals, and throw in a dvd video of the experience for an extra 100.

pedra bonita is a quiet location, visited by only a few people in comparison to some of rio's more well-known nature attractions and it offers an incredible bird's-eye view of the city.