BARRINHA

the BARRINHA is part of Rio de Janeiro .

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Pedra da Gávea
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A Pedra da Gávea, ou Pedra da Barra é um impressionante monumento natural de gnaisse com topo de granito subindo 842 metros acima do nível do mar, e o maior bloco de pedra a beira mar do planeta. Conhecida como uma esfinge de histórias contraditórias, desperta admiração pela imponência e mistério. É um dos pontos extremos do parque e um dos mirantes mais espetaculares, situado entre os bairros de São Conrado, na Zona Sul e Barra da Tijuca, na Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro. ______________________________ Pedra da Gávea (literally Rock of the Topsail), is an impressive rock rising 842 meters above sea level at the highest point, located in Floresta da Tijuca in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The rock is composed of gneiss and granite, and due to its position, size and coastal location, as well as the lack of purchase for vegetation, has been heavily eroded by the elements. The damage caused to the vertical face of the rock creates the impression of a stylized human face - a pareidolic simulacrum. Several alternative explanations for the appearance of the rock have been forwarded over the years, but there does not appear to be any sound archaeological basis for claims of human shaping. The formation is visible at sea, and is an ideal reference point for navigation.

Fogo na cachoeira!
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Pedra da Gávea
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Waterfall surfing
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Nearest places of interest:

Passarela da Barra
Quebra mar
Praia da Joatinga
Clube Costa Brava

Pedra da Gávea
Pedra Bonita
Marina Barra Clube
ilha da gigoia