skydiving is without doubt an amazing way to see the city and the region - there is no better view of all the mountains, forests, and ocean at once.

after a brief ground induction and a 20-minute flight over barra da tijuca, the plane doors open and a 10, 000 feet free fall awaits, no previous experience is necessary for tandem jumps - just a healthy dose of courage.

for readers interested in finding out more about any particular sport in rio de janeiroincluding where to best practice it, and through what establishments, we have a more detailed section here.