corovado mountain(link), in the heart of the city, and serra dos órgăos national park, just one hour away, are viable options for hiking and climbing with many companies offering classes and tours to explore the area
ever more popular, and easily accessible to all, hang gliding is done near the main beaches of rio - with the landing spot at praia do pepino adventure seekers can learn more about the opportunity to take the leap from the ramp atop pedra bonita from the many instructors and companies who work out of the area
similar to hang gliding, paragliders take off from the monolith called pedra bonita(link) - offering a more peaceful but just as exciting descent onto the beautiful beach below paragliding is another exciting option for individuals looking to experience a sporting thrill. as a bonus the views of the coastline and forest are nothing short of spectacular when floating through the skies of rio de janeiro
