what children will truly love are the pedal-boats in the shape of swans that can be rented for 30 minutes to take a tour in the lagoon - fun to ride, the pedal-swans come in different sizes for couples, families, and even groups - pop-corn and ice cream vendors make snacks and refreshments available everywhere - visitors can be reassured that lagoa is one of the safest neighborhoods in the city.

for visitors to the lagoa, who are looking for a little family adventure, lagoa aventuras is the perfect place - located in rio de janeiro's high-end lagoa neighborhood, lagoa aventuras is a family friendly adventure park, offering a variety of extreme sports.

wholesome fun, fresh air, and exercise are top of the agenda at lagoa aventuras, whilst its purpose-built ecological complex is complimented by the lush vegetation of the catacomb park - opened in 2009, it is the first adventure park of its kind in the city, catering for children and adults of all ages within one of the city's exuberant conservation areas