Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a prominent saltwater lagoon situated in the upscale South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a significant urban water body with a circumference of approximately nine kilometers, connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Canal do Jardim de Alah. This tidal connection allows for the influx of marine species, making it a unique inshore fishery within a major metropolitan area. The lagoon is surrounded by a paved pedestrian and bike path, offering extensive shoreline access against a backdrop of lush greenery, rocky cliffs, and views of the city's iconic mountains and Christ the Redeemer statue.