at a glance

another natural attraction is the lagoa rodrigo de freitas - in comparison to the lively beaches, the lagoa is a much calmer place to visit and a perfect stop on the way to the parque lage or the botanic garden.

the iconic sugar loaf mountain is, along with christ the redeemer, the most famous symbol of rio de janeiro and also located in the zona sul, in the neighborhood of urca - the ascent to the 400 meter high peak can be completed on foot or via the famous cable car, for a stunning view of the marvelous city and the surrounding guanabara bay.

in addition to these iconic locales, zona sul offers plenty more points of interests, including historical sites, fairs, land marks, cultural centres, museums and much more to explore.