one of the the most well-known daytime classing hiking excursion for families with children is a walk around the lagoa rodrigo de freitas, known as the lagoa.

a large lagoon located in the touristic area of the city near the main beaches, the lagoa offers a beautiful day trip for families.

despite its very central location, the serenity of the lake offers parents a welcome break from the city's bustling streets - even better, the numerous ways to enjoy the lagoa, including the various bicycle or pedal-boat trips for hire, mean that the kids won't get easily bored.