for visitors interested in a close-up look to amazing nature and perhaps even a glimpse at some alligators (jacarés) the company ecobalsas rio, based at avenida das américas, 700, barra da tijuca, specializes in taking visitors on the lagoas of barra, such as the lagoa da tijuca and lagoa de marapendi - the service can be contacted via email on this link, by calling 21 2132.8053, or via the website on this page.