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Trail to Pedra da Gávea — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

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Café da Carol
Estr. Sorimã, 347 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-030, Brazil
La Botticella
R. Prof. Ferreira da Rosa, 88 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-030, Brazil
Concha Doce
Praça Des. Araújo Jorge, 10 - Joá, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-220, Brazil
Skipper Pizza
R. Prof. Ferreira da Rosa, 195 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-230, Brazil
Restaurante La Violetera
Praça Des. Araújo Jorge, numero 16 - 17 e 18 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-220, Brazil
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Fritz House
Estr. Sorimã, 50 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-030, Brazil
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Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 395 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-201, Brazil
Hotel Be Loft Lounge
Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 431 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-201, Brazil
Hostel Barra - RJ
R. Conde d'Eu, 96 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-050, Brazil
Barra da Tijuca Guest Houses
R. Poe. Khalil Gibran, 18 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22641-010, Brazil
Motel Skorpios
Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 54 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-202, Brazil
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Trail to Pedra da Gávea

Estr. Sorimã - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-030, Brazil
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Café da Carol

La Botticella

Concha Doce

Skipper Pizza

Restaurante La Violetera

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4.7

(742)

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5.0
1y

Pedra da Gávea é uma montanha monolítica na Floresta da Tijuca, no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Composta por granito e gneisse, a sua altitude é de 842 metros, tornando-se uma das montanhas mais altas do mundo junto de margens oceânicas.1] As trilhas na montanha foram abertas pela população agrícola local em 1830; hoje, o local está sob a administração do Parque Nacional da Tijuca.[2]

A meteorização diferenciada em um dos lados da rocha criou o que é descrito como um rosto humano estilizado. As marcas na outra face foram descritas como uma inscrição. Geólogos e cientistas estão quase de acordo de que a "inscrição" na verdade o resultado da erosão e que o "rosto" é um produto de pareidolia. Além disso, o consenso de arqueólogos e acadêmicos no Brasil é que a montanha não deve ser vista como um sítio arqueológico.

O nome da montanha foi-lhe dado durante a expedição do capitão Gaspar de Lemos em 1501, da qual participou igualmente Américo Vespúcio e na qual a baía do Rio de Janeiro (hoje Baía de Guanabara) também recebeu seu nome. A montanha, uma das primeiras no Brasil a receber um nome português, foi nomeada pelos marinheiros da expedição, que reconheceram em sua silhueta o formato de um cesto de gávea ao vê-la em 1 de janeiro de 1502. Esse nome, por sua vez, veio a ser dado à região da Gávea Pequena e para o atual bairro da Gávea da cidade do Rio de Janeiro.[3]

Localizada na Cordilheira da Tijuca,[4] a Pedra da Gávea tem 842 metros de altitude e é um domo de granito.[2] O topo plano da montanha é coberto com uma camada de 150 m de granito, enquanto debaixo, o montículo é feito de gneisse.[5 O primeiro data de cerca de 450 milhões de anos atrás, enquanto o último data de 600 milhões de anos.4] A montanha, bem como outros afloramentos de pedra dentro e ao redor da área, é o resultado de rochas granitoides neoproterozoicas mais jovens e finos diques de diábase do Cretáceo que penetram em rochas metasedimentárias meso-neoproterozoicas mais velhas.[7]

A zona de contato entre o granito superior e o gneisse inferior é sub-horizontal e semi-gradual. Os xenólitos de gneisse têm uma forma tabular, que sugere que foram pesadamente capturados do assoalho de uma câmara de magma pelo desprendimento térmico. Sugeriu-se que Pedra da Gávea "corresponde ao fundo de uma câmara granítica de magma e a espessura original do corpo granítico era muito maior do que a exposição presente". O corpo granítico da Pedra da Gávea poderia também corresponder à extensão oriental do Maciço de Granito da Pedra Branca, de acordo com Akihisa Motoki et al.[8]

Há uma suposta inscrição esculpida na rocha, que alguns afirmam estar em fenício, uma língua semítica conhecida pelos estudiosos modernos apenas através de inscrições. De acordo com Paul Herrmann em seu livro Conquests by Man, a inscrição na montanha era conhecida há algum tempo, mas tinha sido meramente atribuída a "algum povo americano pré-histórico desconhecido".[13] Um exame mais detalhado, no entanto, levou alguns pesquisadores a acreditarem que era de origem fenícia.[13]

Atualmente, no entanto, a maioria dos pesquisadores sugere que a inscrição e o "rosto" são meramente resultados do processo natural de erosão.[10[14] Em meados da década de 1950, o Ministério da Educação e Saúde do Brasil negou que o local apresentasse qualquer tipo de escrita, declarando "que o exame feito por geólogos havia provado ser nada mais do que o efeito da erosão do tempo o que parecia ser uma inscrição".[15] Arqueólogos e estudiosos brasileiros adotaram uma atitude negativa em relação ao tratamento do local, com Herrmann observando que "a arqueologia brasileira nega totalmente a existência da inscrição fenícia em qualquer parte do país".[15]

A pedra da Gávea foi usada como cenário de vários filmes brasileiros. Em Roberto Carlos e o Diamante Cor-de-Rosa, a pedra era o túmulo de um rei...

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3.0
31w

Very traditional and demanding hiking trail in the south zone of Rio. It’s the birthplace of many myths but also tragedies. About 4h to get up and down in fast pace. By now, everyone knows it’s tiring, risky and crowded so you must be prepared for what you signed up for. There are steep climbs with loose and wet rock, mud, crossing of planks with vertiginous drops on the cliff side, overall lack of structure and a sense of controlled chaos. The cherry on top is the “Carrasqueira”, a granite wall of 115 ft. that is climbed on foot or rappel (which is highly recommended as instructors provide equipment and guidance for a small fee). People usually get very tense and some may freeze, seeing themselves stuck in the middle of the way, so expect a crowded and noisy standstill until you have some space to move. The plateau offers a great viewpoint of the seaside, Rocinha and forests, but resting is interrupted by the amount of people and talking. The weather can change quickly so be aware of rain showers. Overall, it is a one in life experience but not for the weak of heart, as even the more athletic may face issues with the terrain. It is highly recommended to go only in a sunny day and to hire a local guide who has the...

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5.0
1y

I was here in January. No rain and it wasn't as hot as it's known to get. My biggest problem here was the relentless humidity while you're climbing up through the rainforest. Once you get to the ropes the humidity goes away but you become exposed to the sun. I needed the sunscreen for a little while while on the top. The two of us (large male and small female) drank exactly the three 1.5L bottles of water. There's a little water stream half way up and I saw many drink from it. Don't be intimidated by the photos with ropes and cliff face. You will not need a guide and you'll not use ropes. Just go to the right of them and there's a 5min bouldering. Nothing bad, just watch your footing. I did not need a bug spray at all. If you're prone to sweating in 95% humidity your sunglasses will be useless. Uber from Copapabana was R50-ish and the same back. You'll have signal almost the whole time and fetching uber back to your hotel will not be a problem. Your Uber app well work here. Use Uber, not taxi. Taxis can be predatory because they'll switch the meter to fast mode. It's definitely worth it because the views are unreal. You'll have an epic photo which will be...

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I was here in January. No rain and it wasn't as hot as it's known to get. My biggest problem here was the relentless humidity while you're climbing up through the rainforest. Once you get to the ropes the humidity goes away but you become exposed to the sun. I needed the sunscreen for a little while while on the top. The two of us (large male and small female) drank exactly the three 1.5L bottles of water. There's a little water stream half way up and I saw many drink from it. Don't be intimidated by the photos with ropes and cliff face. You will not need a guide and you'll not use ropes. Just go to the right of them and there's a 5min bouldering. Nothing bad, just watch your footing. I did not need a bug spray at all. If you're prone to sweating in 95% humidity your sunglasses will be useless. Uber from Copapabana was R50-ish and the same back. You'll have signal almost the whole time and fetching uber back to your hotel will not be a problem. Your Uber app well work here. Use Uber, not taxi. Taxis can be predatory because they'll switch the meter to fast mode. It's definitely worth it because the views are unreal. You'll have an epic photo which will be well deserved.
Leo VergaraLeo Vergara
This is probably one of the best views of Rio, though you get more of a coastal than a city view because of the location. However, it is a higher vantage point than all other touristic sites. The trial up to the top is quite long and can be crowded on weekends: bring plenty of water/fluids, light food, and good/comfortable shoes. When you’re about 30 minutes from the too, you’ll reach the infamous Carrasqueira; a wall of steep rocks you’ll have to climb (and descend on the way down, don’t forget). It’s definitely doable without ropes or equipment if you are in good shape, aren’t afraid of heights, and are confident about your physical abilities. HOWEVER, because of how crowded it can be, and to feel at ease/safe, i HIGHLY RECOMMEND hiring a guide (or two, depending on the size of your group) that has ropes, hooks, and harnesses. Your experience will be very different and you’ll be able to enjoy what you actually went for... . Estimate time to top with low traffic: 2.5 - 3 hrs at a steady fast pace / normal traffic and with stops along the way: up to 5 hrs to the top.
Ermis MakisErmis Makis
Great experience! Let’s start with a few parameters - Sunny day (not too hot ~27 degrees), humid (normal), dry ground). Had these things been too different, the experience might have been different as well. Whole trail was great, offering several ‘tougher’ parts and several smoother ones. Generally speaking it felt quite doable - though to be fair the average person doing it was definitely on the fitter side (it won’t be ideal for a totally untrained person). Went with a guide (‘mandatory’ really, as you need to use ropes / rapel / harness, etc.). All things considered, top to bottom, it took ~ 6:30 hours ( 5 being the actual activity and ~ 1:30 the mini breaks for harnessing & staying on top). Get some sunscreen as well, possibly mosquito repellent, wear some good shoes (unlike me, get ones with traction), some snacks (bars, fruit, nuts) and enough water and just go for it! Won’t regret at all, experience is awesome! (It literally might have some of the best views you ‘ll get in your life)!
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I was here in January. No rain and it wasn't as hot as it's known to get. My biggest problem here was the relentless humidity while you're climbing up through the rainforest. Once you get to the ropes the humidity goes away but you become exposed to the sun. I needed the sunscreen for a little while while on the top. The two of us (large male and small female) drank exactly the three 1.5L bottles of water. There's a little water stream half way up and I saw many drink from it. Don't be intimidated by the photos with ropes and cliff face. You will not need a guide and you'll not use ropes. Just go to the right of them and there's a 5min bouldering. Nothing bad, just watch your footing. I did not need a bug spray at all. If you're prone to sweating in 95% humidity your sunglasses will be useless. Uber from Copapabana was R50-ish and the same back. You'll have signal almost the whole time and fetching uber back to your hotel will not be a problem. Your Uber app well work here. Use Uber, not taxi. Taxis can be predatory because they'll switch the meter to fast mode. It's definitely worth it because the views are unreal. You'll have an epic photo which will be well deserved.
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esseGesse Et

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This is probably one of the best views of Rio, though you get more of a coastal than a city view because of the location. However, it is a higher vantage point than all other touristic sites. The trial up to the top is quite long and can be crowded on weekends: bring plenty of water/fluids, light food, and good/comfortable shoes. When you’re about 30 minutes from the too, you’ll reach the infamous Carrasqueira; a wall of steep rocks you’ll have to climb (and descend on the way down, don’t forget). It’s definitely doable without ropes or equipment if you are in good shape, aren’t afraid of heights, and are confident about your physical abilities. HOWEVER, because of how crowded it can be, and to feel at ease/safe, i HIGHLY RECOMMEND hiring a guide (or two, depending on the size of your group) that has ropes, hooks, and harnesses. Your experience will be very different and you’ll be able to enjoy what you actually went for... . Estimate time to top with low traffic: 2.5 - 3 hrs at a steady fast pace / normal traffic and with stops along the way: up to 5 hrs to the top.
Leo Vergara

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Great experience! Let’s start with a few parameters - Sunny day (not too hot ~27 degrees), humid (normal), dry ground). Had these things been too different, the experience might have been different as well. Whole trail was great, offering several ‘tougher’ parts and several smoother ones. Generally speaking it felt quite doable - though to be fair the average person doing it was definitely on the fitter side (it won’t be ideal for a totally untrained person). Went with a guide (‘mandatory’ really, as you need to use ropes / rapel / harness, etc.). All things considered, top to bottom, it took ~ 6:30 hours ( 5 being the actual activity and ~ 1:30 the mini breaks for harnessing & staying on top). Get some sunscreen as well, possibly mosquito repellent, wear some good shoes (unlike me, get ones with traction), some snacks (bars, fruit, nuts) and enough water and just go for it! Won’t regret at all, experience is awesome! (It literally might have some of the best views you ‘ll get in your life)!
Ermis Makis

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