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Pedra da Gávea trail

Rio de JaneiroFree

What to expect

Embark on the Pedra da Gávea trail, a hard five-hour scramble up a granite monolith with exposed rock and high views.

When it’s available

Any day · about 5 hrs

Good to know

  • Outdoors: best when it’s dry

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