visitors interested in entering areas of environmental protection, wild beaches, or any other region where nature is predominantly present should read the rules of conduct, as prepared by the ministry of the environment of brazil and posted on this page.

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

while caves are fascinating environments, they still remain some of the most dangerous spaces to venture - narrow passages, wet and slippery slopes, darkness, lose rocks, protruding ceilings are just some of the obstacles faced while caving.