this area is one of the top destinations in rio, hikes and trails are very well signaled and accessible - with a good plan, short term visitors to rio can cover a couple of the iconic views on a weekendend trip.

for longtime hikers and anyone interested in the outdoors, the zona sulof rio de janeiro is sure to please, offering a wide variety of views, experiences, and challenges for all abilities. 

on this page, the club do aventureiros lists the most popular hiking and climbing trails in rio de janeiro by area, detailing duration and level of difficulty.