pedra do sal is considered one of the best roda de samba in rio, which is a circle of people who gather around clapping and dancing to the rhythm of samba, on monday's and friday's- we publish more information on pedra do sal on this page.

baixo gávea, surrounding the santos-dumont plaza and popularly known by its abbreviation of 'bg', is a square where people are informally dressed and perpetually cheerful, socializing and engaging in casual conversations at any one of the multiple bars or on the sidewalk.