the pathway along the pista is usually filled with morning joggers, and trail runners, who want more challenging exercises up morro da urca. stretching from praia botafogo into the neighborhood of urca, is a 7km pathway that provides views of quaint houses and water front stone walls - by following rua ramon franco onto avenida sao sebastiao individuals can catch views of the guanabara bay and the city of niterói.  

after a long run individuals can stop for a refreshing drink and watch the sunset along the mureta da urca(link) in front of bar urca(link) - this is an extremely popular location with the locals to enjoy the company of friends in one of the most tranquil neighborhoods in rio de janeiro.