To the side of the Rio Sul Shopping Center, in botafogo, is one of the most famous skating tracks in the country - heralded by professionals from around the world as exemplary in the field, The magazine Thrasher voted it one of the best skate parks in in 1994

Because of the depth of the bowl, at over 10 feet, it is said to suit those who aren't afraid of getting hurt - it is an exciting location to watch the local cariocas show their skateboarding talents

Praça do Ó, O Square, is considered one of the skating hotspots in the city of Rio marked by its variety of fixed obstacles - with the ability to suit all levels of skateboarding, It was refurbished in 2013 by the city government and his since become one of the city's skating jewels