Extreme Sports in Rio

Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city situated at the foot of a mountain. It is the shape of Rio de Janeiro that makes the city so admired. After all, just look at the Corcovado and Sugarloaf: huge rocks & classic tourist spots. The layout of the city is very favorable for practicing extreme sports combined with nature.Free FlightTo start the day in the capital of Rio de Janeiro, wear light clothing and apply sunscreen. Your destination is Pedra Bonita, a privileged peak in Tijuca National Park. This location is considered one of the best in the world for hang gliding and paragliding due to the panoramic view of almost the entire Marvelous City: the Cagarras Islands, the Rocinha favela, the Gávea Rock, among others. After about 15 minutes, the landing is made on Pepino Beach, located in the São Conrado neighborhood. Walk along the waterfront, drink coconut water, and finish the adventure with a swim. To perform the flights, it is necessary to look for expert instructors who can monitor your flight safely.In the WaterCanoeing starts at the small Urca beach, which is only 100m long. If the weather conditions are favorable, you can reach Praia de Fora, at the foot of Sugarloaf, one of the options in Guanabara Bay. The coastline of the capital of Rio de Janeiro has its own characteristics. The coastline is filled with mountains. There are beaches, the Atlantic Forest, in addition to beautiful islands.Devil’s Beach is open for surfing and has many large and strong waves at certain times of the year. It is not a place for beginners: there are currents and irregular wave formations. Access is via Arpoador, at the end of Ipanema Beach. It is a partially enclosed location and access is only possible from the right corner.In the MountainsIt is time to climb the mountain towards Serra dos Órgãos National Park, with 20,024 ha of green area. This is one of the best places for mountain sports such as climbing, hiking, and rappelling. The main attractions are Dedo de Deus, considered one of the biggest challenges in the country for those who want to climb, and Agulha do Diabo, elected one of the 15 best rock climbs in the world. The reserve also has 200 km of trails, some with challenging difficulty levels.The reserve also has 200 km of trails, some with challenging difficulty levels. This is the case of the Petrópolis – Teresópolis crossing. The 30 km of ups and downs through the high part of the mountains connect the two best-known villages in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. Source: Visit Brasil