Gávea

Upscale Gávea, in the shadow of the towering Pedra da Gávea granite summit, is known for the Baixo Gávea, a buzzing enclave packed with trendy cafes and bars. The elegant Jockey Club racetrack and the stylish Shopping Gávea mall both draw fashionable crowds. Other attractions in the area include Rio's planetarium and Instituto Moreira Salles, a modernist cultural center with exhibitions and movie screenings.