Ponta do Urubu

Ponta do Urubu is a peak in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro and has an elevation of 983 metres. Ponta do Urubu is situated nearby to the quarter Vale Encantado, as well as near the neighborhood Gávea Pequena.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tijuca National Park and Pico da Tijuca.

Tijuca National Park

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Tijuca National Park is a protected natural area in and surrounding Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the world's largest urban forest, whose dense woodlands blanket many of Rio's scenic mountain peaks, including iconic landmarks like Corcovado, the mountain capped by Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer statue.

Pico da Tijuca

Peak

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Pico da Tijuca is a mountain in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Museu do Açude

Museum

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Museu do Açude is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Conrado and Anil.

São Conrado

Suburb

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São Conrado is a neighborhood in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is nestled in between the neighborhoods of Barra da Tijuca to the southwest and Leblon to the northeast.