Pedra da Gávea

Pedra da Gávea Hike Tour Review: A Climb to See Rio’s Most AMAZING VIEWS in 2025

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Pedra da Gávea Hike Tour Review: A Climb to See Rio’s Most AMAZING VIEWS in 2025 So, you see it from pretty much everywhere in Rio’s South Zone. I mean, it’s this giant, blocky mountain that sort of looks like a sleeping giant’s head, you know? It’s almost a magnetic thing, really, pulling your eyes toward it whether you’re lounging on Ipanema beach or just looking out a window. It’s called Pedra da Gávea, and to be honest, I spent a good bit of time just staring up at it, wondering what it would be like to stand on top …

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Pedra da Gávea Guided Walk Review (2025): A Real Rio Adventure

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Pedra da Gávea Guided Walk Review (2025): A Real Rio Adventure You know, sitting in Rio, you see pictures of this massive stone head staring out at the sea, and you just get this feeling. I mean, it’s not your everyday tourist spot like Christ the Redeemer, which is, of course, amazing. This felt, well, a little different, you know? Like a real challenge. Pedra da Gávea was its name, and frankly, I became sort of obsessed with the idea of standing on top of it. I kept reading online, and the stories were pretty intense, talking about a serious …

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