within the city, parks like campo de são bento and parque da cidade are easily accessible and beautiful respites from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle.          

home to a paragliding platform, parque da cidade  offers some of the most spectacular views of guanabara bay and rio de janeiro.

further, the cast expanse of serra da tiririca state park contains hiking and climbing hotspots such as alto mourão, pedra do elefante, and morro das andorinhas, combining amazing views with rich vegetation.