rio de janeiro is the city of sports - flat land, water, and mountains make it ideal to practice just about any activity or exercise. however, some sports are independent of the settings, and became part of the cultural heritage, rather than a sport.

capoeira is a visual sport that takes place in many places across rio de janeiro. it is regarded by many, as more of an art form, as opposed to a sport and has it deep roots in the afro-brazilian culture.