distinctive about the zona sul, is that the mountains and the rocky hills border highly urbanized districts and beaches, making it the ideal and most convenient spot for visitors, who wants to hike or rock-climb without having to leave the center of rio - one could literally climb a mountain in the morning and relax on the beach in the afternoon, walking from one spot to the other.

zona sulis a great place for visitors with a penchant for hiking, climbing, and all things physical in the outdoors - as this part of rio offers a truly magnificent playground.

there are several hiking trails through the dense green area of rio, covered in atlantic forestvegetation (mata atlântica)and a number of impressive mountains to visit.