a mere 10 minutes away from rio's more bustling areas, such as ipanema and leblon, são conrado moves at a slower pace, with highlights of a more ecological nature.

the take off for the hang gliding is located in the tijuca national park, the largest man-made urban forest in the world, at the pedra bonita rock formation, from a launching platform at an impressive 520 meters above sea level.

the take off ramp at pedra bonita is considered by many the best place in brazil for tandem flights, as it offers participants the perfect experience - both safe, and dramatic.