Outdoor adventure · Rio de Janeiro
Outdoor adventures near Rio de Janeiro
Getting out of Rio de Janeiro for the weekend — hikes, trails, paddling and the day trips locals do when the city gets loud.
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Top spots in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana + Ipanema Beach
OutdoorsZona Sul
Posto 9 is the see-and-be-seen stretch — fresh agua de coco from the kiosks.
Sugarloaf Cable Car
OutdoorsUrca
Two-stage cable car — sunset slot is the best ticket in town.
Tijuca National Park
OutdoorsAlto da Boa Vista
World's largest urban rainforest — Pedra da Gávea hike for sunset over the city.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Sugarloaf Cable Car, Copacabana + Ipanema Beach, Tijuca National Park. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Rio de Janeiro and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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