at a glance

there was once a time when whales were a common sight in rio de janeiro - this era is over, but the cultural influence it left behind is still very much in place, especially at pedra de arpoador.

in fact, pedra do arpoador holds a special place in cariocas' hearts, also due to the many concerts taking place here, and this rock being one of the best mirantes in rio - pedra do arpoador (rock of the harpoon-thrower) is much that what the name suggests.

perfectly located, marking the border between copacabana and ipanema, rio de janeiro's most famous neighborhoods, is pedra do arpoador - known for offering visitors a range of activities, as well as some of the most famous views in the city, pedra do arpoador is an understated, yet unforgettable experience.