rio de janeiro's sister city, niterói, is the perfect place to offer a tranquil change of pace alongside many cultural landmarks - the view from parque da cidade is second to none, and an absolute must for anyone wanting to experience rio de janeiro in a different way.

amidst rich vegetation, and exotic ecosystems, the city park is located within a state protected area - this enables the park to keep much of its natural biological diversity, whilst promoting ecotourism in the area.

to find out more information about paragliding in niterói, a local might recommend individuals get in touch with the clube escola niterói parapentes - they feature detailed information on courses, instructors and the history of city park. individuals looking for information on micro lighting can find it here.