with a wealth of natural attractions, including the world's largest urban forest, one particularly popular activity, in the city, is hiking and trekking through the vast exotic expanses and up the many elevated peaks.

although participation rates for hiking are high, it is still best to adhere closely to the safety guidelines that are set out for rock-climbing, hiking and trekking in rio, as no matter what level, participants may come across unexpected complications throughout their journey.

the first piece of safety advice given, before potential journeys, is to hire a local guide, especially if participants are not sure about the region, as many paths are poorly marked, and it can be easy to get lost.