How far would you go in search of the perfect selfie? Would you ignore safety rules on a dangerous beach? Nab a shot in spite of the impending press of a mosh pit? How about hanging off the edge of a cliff in Brazil, if it means getting the most epic photo-op?
As it happens, a lot of people are doing just that. The cliff belongs to the Pedra de Gavea, a mountain on the outskirts of Rio De Janeiro. It’s 2,769 feet high, and if it isn’t enough to make it all the way to the top, weirdo Instagrammers from all over the world are flocking to the peak to get daredevil selfies at what sure seems like the most dangerous selfie spot in the world. Oh boy will some of these pictures make you feel dizzy (thankfully, from the safety of your couch).
The cliff hanger ones feel a little staged (is that foliage below them?) but others are clearly taken at the intersection of peril and doom. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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If Pedra de Gavea looks like something you need to do stat (for the Insta!), check out our guide to cheap airfare and get down to Brazil. But make sure you don’t fall over the edge, because it’s going to be a long way down. And nobody is going to want to capture that mess on camera.
If you feel inspired but not f*cking insane, plan an adventure somewhere, anywhere right away. This is your life, time to make it awesome!
