a mere 10 minutes away from the bustling neighborhoods of ipanema and leblon, săo conrado moves at a slower pace, with many highlights of undiscovered nature. the take off for hang gliding is located in the tijuca national park, the largest man-made urban forest in the world, at pedra bonita- the launching platform is an impressive 520 meters above sea level.
locals might decribe the take off ramp at pedra bonita as the perfect place for tandem flights - with a steep drop from the side of the rock formation the experience is climatic. the flight itself usually lasts between 8 to 30 minutes, packed with exhilaration and beauty.
