at a glance

lagoa ranks as the third most expensive district in the city, behind leblon and ipanema, a fact attributed to the shortage of land for new developments, and the very convenient location to both the central zone and west zone.

amongst the abundance of sporting facilities and recreational activities, lagoa is also home to some alluring attractions to keep visitors entertained, most notably the lagoa rodrigo de freitas, not only is it the centerpiece of lagoa, but also one of the major attractions of rio de janeiro - visitors can rent pedalboats, cycle or simply sit on the banks and along the piers or one of the gastronomic establishments.

the surrounding banks boast leisure areas full of attractions, whilst a 7,5 kilometers bicycle track encircles the lagoon, which is perfect for morning jogs or late afternoon strolls - in addition, the placid waters of the lagoon are ideal for water skiing or rowing.