If you are planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, how about getting away from obvious tours and doing something different? Experiencing new sensations and knowing other activities, besides going to the beach and walking along the waterfront, can be very interesting. Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by natural beauties and offers several possibilities of ecological adventures and extreme sports. If you are interested in extreme or adventure sports in Rio, follow our article and select what are the activities you want to do in these vacations. Feel the adrenaline. Check it out!
What are the adventure sports you should know in Rio?
Rappelling and climbing
Rio de Janeiro has wonderful geographical characteristics for rappelling and climbing, and these activities are becoming more and more popular. Because of its forests in the middle of the urban scenery, its several trails, slopes and granite rocks, Rio is the right destination for those looking for adventure sports in many degrees of difficulty. Do you know where to stay? Hotels in downtown Rio are ideal for you get around all the places we will show you, without any difficulties. The following are some of the best places to practice rappelling and climbing.
– Morro da urca: Rappelling in Morro da Urca is considered one of the medium levels adventure sports in Rio. The descent lasts approximately 20 minutes and is ideal for beginners. However, professional instructors and the use of ropes cannot be dismissed. The hill has two main sectors: face south and face north, and more than 50 lanes. In the south face, the famous Colorido are located. This is a highly recommended place for beginners, since it is an easily accessible route.
– Morro da Babilônia: Morro da Babilônia is also a good option for those who are starting to practice climbing. Besides being a fast adventure, it is possible to enjoy some famous views of Rio, such as Praia Vermelha and Sugarloaf Mountain. If you are staying at any of the hotels in Lapa, you will find easy access to Morro da Babilônia.
– Corcovado: Corcovado is located within the National Park of Tijuca, known for its trails and natural beauties in the middle of the city. The climb has approximately 150 meters, and there are climbings from friction to knob face to lieback. To get to the base of the road, it is necessary to travel a 20-minute route starting in Paineiras. The climb ends in Christ the Redeemer.
– Pedra da Gávea: Pedra da Gávea is one of the most sought after places for those who want to do adventure sports in Rio, mainly rappelling and climbing. From the top of the stone, we can glimpse the landscapes of Guanabara Bay, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. The main challenges of the trail are the great ascent of about two and a half hours and a basic level climbing place called Carrasqueira, the safest place to rappel.
Hang gliding
If you want to know some of the adventure sports in Rio that give you the feeling of being in the clouds, you can start by jumping with hang gliding. Pedra Bonita, located between São Conrado Beach and Barra da Tijuca, is one of the most common places for practicing sports. At first glance, it may seem insane to see someone take off from the flight ramp and, actually, it really is, but at some point in life we need to push over our limits and let emotion guide us. The flight ends in Pepino Beach, in São Conrado.
Paragliding
Some instructors compare the feeling of flying paragliders with being able to see Rio de Janeiro from the best place in a theater. During flight you can see houses and buildings of São Conrado from above, watching life run under your feet, seeing Dois Irmãos hill, Christ the Redeemer and Pedra da Gávea very close to you. As well as hang gliding flight, everything starts at Pedra Bonita in São Conrado. The difference is that hang gliding arrives at a much faster speed than paragliding. The flight can last from 7 to 20 minutes and there are days when you can get very close to Christ the Redeemer. Incredible, don’t you think?
Tree-climbing
There are places in Rio where you can practice adventure sports without spending much. With good research, you can find clubs where there is the practice of high tree-climbing, low tree-climbing and even zipline. All this costing 20 to 35 reais.
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Trails
We could not end this article about adventure sports in Rio without mentioning some trails. The weariness of the walk is always worth it when you see those beautiful views of Rio, as if you were Christ the Redeemer himself with open arms watching The Marvelous City. Next, we will highlight some of the most beautiful trails in Rio de Janeiro that deserve your visit.
– Pedra Bonita: Pedra Bonita trail is ideal for beginners. Although some parts are just uphill and very steep, the walk can be done in 30 minutes without a hurry. The look from up there is stunning and it’s one of the adventure sports in Rio that’s worth it. On one side, Morro Dois Irmão, Lagoa and Christ the Redeemer. On the other, Barra da Tijuca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes. Not to mention Pedra da Gávea that is very close and makes everything even more beautiful.
– Morro Dois Irmãos: This hill is located in one of the city’s famous views and this is one of the best trails in Rio. It is considered of medium level and it is only 40 minutes of ascent to one of the most breathtaking views of Rio. On one side you can observe from Christ the Redeemer to the waters of Leblon Beach. On the other, Pedra da Gávea and São Conrado Beach.
– Morro da Urca: If your desire for adventure sports in Rio includes your family’s participation, Morro da Urca trail is a great option. The trail is light and can be made by people of any age. The idea is to enjoy the landscape of the Sugarloaf Mountain without having to took a cableway. During the trail, you can see Praia Vermelha and its surroundings.
Now that you know the myriad of options of adventure sports in Rio, choose your favorite and adventure yourself through the city landscape. If you still do not know where to stay, you can count on Rede Rio Hotéis. We have hotels located in downtown Rio that can offer you great comfort and convenience, as well as easy access to many places. Contact us for more information.
Other useful links:
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hotel centro rio de janeiro;
hotel en rio.