A young hiker looking out from the viewpoint over Pontal and Recreio dos Bandeirantes beaches in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Surfers on Prainha beach, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

A young couple looking out over Pontal beach, Barra da Tijuca and the Pedra da Gavea, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, South America

Prainha beach near the Olympic site in Barra da Tijuca (Recreio dos Bandeirantes), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Picturesque Ocean view with Lush Green Island and Cityscape against Mountains on a sunny day, looking towards Pedra do Pombal and Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

A paraglider soars above a tranquil beach dotted with colorful umbrellas, with a backdrop of a clear blue sky in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Aerial panoramic view of Pepe Beach and Pedra da Gavea in Barra da Tijuca district, an upscale neighborhood on the west side of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South Amereica

Aerial panoramic view of Barra da Tijuca district, and long sandy beach, a western neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Aerial view of Pepe Beach and Pedra da Gavea in Barra da Tijuca district, a western neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Aerial view of Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood at sunset, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Aerial view of Barra da Tijuca with cruise ship, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America