Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and Dois Irmãos are amongst the most celebrated of these slopes, while Pedra de Gávea offers a somewhat more strenuous excursion with equally arresting views.

The Tijuca National Park is one of the largest urban forests in the world, located very close to the heart of Rio. Rich of rocky hills and small mountains, it offers exhilarating hikes along steep crevices and hidden trails, allowing pauses to enjoy a waterfall or to marvel at the exotic fauna, jungle vines, jutting rock formations and endemic wildlife. From its mountainous peaks visitors can see the great breadth and vastness of the forest, and take in commanding panoramas of the city below.