for a slightly less vigorous excursion through the mountains, but no less gratifying, visitors can try one of the many hiking routes that the city is home to. surrounded by the captivating floresta da tijuca, rio has become a hot spot for hikers looking for extraordinary adventures - not forgetting the crisp blue sky that engulfs the city, rio also has airborne sports for visitors to get stuck into. to get an unparalleled view of rio's immense natural beauty, many visitors opt for hang gliding. considered the best spot in brazil for tandem flights, is the 520 meter high pedra bonita, deep in the tijuca rainforest.

for an alternative way of getting birds eye views of the world's largest urban rainforest, paragliding is also a popular option in rio de janeiro. giving visitors panoramic views of this incredible forest, as well as many of rio's other urban and natural wonders, paragliding is the perfect way to grasp the immensity of the city.