one of the best options, for those wanting a brief wintery escape, is the fun on ice patinação no gelo, or ice rink, in barra garden shopping.

located in rio's beautiful barra da tijuca neighborhood, barra garden shopping is a mega complex of shops, restaurants, leisure activities and gardens, with a cozy and family friendly atmosphere.

the ice rink in the mall has developed a reputation as a great place to cool off during the sweltering afternoons in marvelous city.

the rink has some of the latest technology in the ice skating market, with facilities that include, sidebars with supports, colored lanes, italian skates, and various safety equipment.