while hiking may be a favorite pastime or hobby for some, for others the idea may offer little to no appeal - the long, sometimes strenuous hours climbing uphill in the woods, with potential exposure to bugs or other woodland critters, might be enough to turn off even self-defined 'outdoorsy types'.

luckily for all, a visit to rio still provides plenty to do in the outdoors that is easy on the eyes and feet, helping to convince even the most reluctant to step outside with ease.

one such activity is a nice stroll along the vast and gorgeous beaches of the zona sul, or the nearby lagoa de freitas.