Sunset over Leblon and Ipanema beaches.430 viewsOur apartment is at Sao Conrado, behind the mountains.
Pepino Beach, "our" beach.425 viewsThe boardwalk along Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro.
Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 12 km of beach - the longest in Rio.406 viewsThe suburb of Barra is the Miami of Rio with numerous huge shopping malls and health clubs. Rio is behind the mountains in the background.
On top of Pedra do Sino.404 viewsIt is a 3 hour climb to 2300m in Serra dos Orgaos National Park.
Tandem hang gliders.402 viewsHang gliders and paragliders land at Pepino Beach after jumping from the mountains behind.
Leblon and Ipanema beaches.391 views
Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado.390 viewsThis is the far end of the 2 km long beach which we walked everyday.
Who knew this is how cashews grow?390 viewsThe cashew nut hangs from the bottom of this juicy fruit and the seed pod must be heated to extract the nut. No wonder cashews are so expensive!
Prainha Beach - 700 m of secluded beach.385 viewsOne of the best surfing beaches in Rio, located SW of Rio.