Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Rio de Janeiro
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, mostly known as "Lagoa" (portuguese for "lagoon"), is a lagoon in the Lagoa neighbourhood, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by the neighbourhoods of Ipanema, Leblon, Gávea, Jardim Botânico, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Humaitá. The lagoon attracts quite a number of visitors during the Christmas holidays due to its famous and gigantic Christmas Tree, which is built over a floating platform that moves around the lagoon.

Website: www.lagoarodrigodefreitas.com.br


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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagoa_Rodrigo_de_Freitas
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Coordinates:   22°58'17"S   43°12'32"W

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  • Nature, peace, relax and a beautiful place to be in any moment of your life... what else?
  • An unmistakable landmark from the top of Corcovado and a breathtaking view as you leave the tunnel, the lake is largely used by local cariocas as a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visitors to Rio should take advantage of the wonderful water-side walk and 5 mile bike path or maybe the public tennis and volleyball courts, the baseball diamond and soccer grounds. At night, the many kiosks offer good food and live music—some are informal branches of great restaurants.
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