the area of rio de janeiro called zona sul(southern zone) is famous for copacabana beach and ipanema beach, the most popular tourist destinations in this region of the city.

the beauty of the energy of these beaches, along with all sports practiced along the shore, distracts from finding out about many other activities that can be enjoyed in the area, not far from the beaches.

there are a variety of hiking options in the zona sul that perfectly complement all the sports that can be played on the sand or in the water.