# Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A saltwater lagoon of about 2.4 million square meters in Rio's South Zone, Rodrigo de Freitas is ringed by Ipanema, Leblon and Gávea. Once colonial sugar land, it hosted the rowing and canoe events of the 2016 Olympic Games.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -22.97112, -43.21172

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