It is a 15-minute walk from Ipanema. Take a street crossing the beach like Anibal de Mendon a or Maria Quit ria and go all the way down to Lagoa. Use the gas station between the two lanes for reference. Piraqu , Cai aras, Monte L bano, Paissandu, Militar, AABB, Flamengo, H pica, Jockey These are private clubs located around the Lagoa. Members have access to all facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, sport courts, sauna, steam room, sometimes rowing and boating, etc.
Horses are the major attraction at the latter two.
Flamengo is also the headquarters of Rio's most popular soccer team. Some clubs also offer activities to non-members, but usually you have to be sponsored or something. This concentration of clubs and parks helped preserve Lagoa as a major leisure area in the city. Rappaport - Av. This mansion was home to Ms. Klabin, and features an eclectic art collection.