Renting a bike can be a very pleasant option, particularly on a sunny day. There are excellent bike paths all along the main stretches of beach in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo and Flamengo. Similarly, the paths that surround the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, are ideal for a delightful and picturesque bicycle ride.

Whether it's a quick, traffic-free ride across the city, or a sightseeing excursion that's in store, conventional taxis and moto-taxi rides are some of the most efficient and exhilarating ways to get around the city.

Yachts and helicopters also offer exciting ways to experience Rio's emerald waters and scenic islands and get beautiful and unique panoramic views of the cityscape. Rio boasts one of the most breath-taking and unique topographies of any city in the world - mountains, beaches, forests and high-rise buildings meld into one another in a mesmerizing fashion, offering visitors breathtaking views from just about any angle, and never better than from above.