furthermore, while not a safety recommendation per se, we must highlight that feeding animals is forbidden, as it can jeopardize the animals' self-sufficiency in the wild by creating a dependency on being fed by humans. 

unfortunately, whilst an enchanting city, rio is also blighted with crime, which is something that hikers and trekkers need to be aware of before setting off on a journey, as there have been reports of mugging and violent crime along the trails.

there has been a significant drop in the number of crimes on the trails since the 1990's - however, it is still best to be cautious, with weekends the best time to go, as there are more people on the trails, or by joining one of the many hiking groups, in the city.