access to this small park has been made easier via paved paths recently added to the stones, reaching all the way to the top of the rock, complete with a small square and two benches.

in the seas surrounding the rock is one of the most popular surfing spots in the city - in fact, arpoador beach is considered one of the cradles of surfing culture in brazil in the 1960s and 1970s, and now plays host to a number of competitions.