Lagoa

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a popular destination both for visitors and locals. This lagoon is connected to the Atlantic ocean and for this reason it has salt water. A 7.2 km of a path circles around the lagoon which makes it perfect for cycling and hiking. Its water area is also used for leisure and sport activities. 

Today, it is one of the principal tourist attractions in the city so the name ˝The Heart of Rio de Janeiro˝ describes it well.

The surrounding area is occupied by the same name upper-middle class neighborhood. There are also many Kiosks or outdoor restaurants which are positioned around the Lagoa in three areas.  

During Christmas period a large Christmas Tree is decorated and located on a large platform which keeps it on the Lagoa water surface, and this makes Lagoa even more special.