For visitors, a mandatory stop for the whole family is the sugar loaf mountain, standing 396m (1299ft) above sea level and accessible by the iconic cable car - It is worth paying a visit to the Bondinho website and checking what discounts are available for each family member - Students, people older than 60 years and children from 6 to 12 years of age pay half the standard price, and children under 6 can ride for free with their parents or guardian.

For those seeking to give their children an insight on brazilian soccer, the escolinha fla has many affiliated training centers, and has uncovered many young talents for soccer in the past, making many champions in young leagues, and some even turning into professional soccer players.