The 10 most popular adventures in Rio de Janeiro!

Discover the 10 most popular adventures in Rio de Janeiro

1) Pedra da Gávea Trail:

The ideal challenge for those looking for adventures in Rio de Janeiro, lots of adrenaline and the most beautiful view of the wonderful city.

Pedra da Gávea is 842 meters high and is one of the most famous rock formations in Rio de Janeiro. From the top of what is the largest block of rock by the sea in the world, it is possible to see some of the main beaches in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay and the main mountains of the Tijuca National Park, such as Pico da Tijuca, Bico do Papagaio, Pedra Bonita and Corcovado, and on blue sky days you can also see the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range in Teresópolis.

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2) Pedra do Telégrafo Trail:

It became one of the most famous adventures in Rio de Janeiro. Due to the bold photos that went viral on the internet, the place has received locals, tourists and curious people from all over the world.

Pedra do Telégrafo has an altitude of 354 meters with a moderate trail that passes through several viewpoints and beautiful views. It is located in the Wild Beaches sector of the Pedra Branca State Park, in Morro de Guaratiba. There was once a military station on this stone that functioned as a telegraph during the Second World War.

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Nattrip takes you to take the audacious photo of Pedra do Telégrafo.

3) Morro Dois Irmãos Trail:

The Morro Dois Irmãos trail starts at the top of Vidigal, starting the tour like an authentic local resident, using the transport that runs within the community. It is one of the adventures in Rio de Janeiro that are unmissable.

Morro Dois Irmãos is 533 meters high and is located between the neighborhoods of Leblon and São Conrado. The place is home to the Vidigal favela, a pacified community that emerged in the 40s, full of culture and beautiful views of the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Morro Dois Irmãos trail is considered one of the most interesting walks in the city, it is the perfect viewpoint to learn about the social occupation and contrasts of Rio de Janeiro.

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Discover the incredible view from the top of Morro Dois Irmãos.

4) Horto Waterfalls Circuit

The Cachoeiras do Horto circuit tour is a sequence of waterfalls and waterfalls located within the Tijuca National Park. The entire route is made up of trails that have a slightly higher level of difficulty, with some natural obstacles that we have to overcome. The place is beautiful, it contains beautiful specimens of flora and usually some wild animals.

On this route, all waterfalls on the tour are open for swimming. Combining a trail with a waterfall is an adventure that cannot be missed in Rio de Janeiro. Among others, it is possible to visit Cachoeira do Jequitibá and Cachoeira do Chuveiro, also known as Cachoeira do Box due to the shape of the rock.

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Enjoy the waterfall known as “box” on the Horto Secret Waterfalls circuit.

5) Complete Tijuca Forest Circuit – Pico da Tijuca

The Pico da Tijuca trail is the ideal adventure in Rio de Janeiro for those who want to discover the interior of the Atlantic Forest. With a fantastic history, the Tijuca Forest, which has been protected since the mid-19th century, preserves historical treasures from the era of Colonial Brazil and a diversity of natural beauty.

With its 1021 meters of altitude, Pico da Tijuca is located in the heart of the Tijuca National Park (PNT) and is the highest mountain in the Tijuca Forest. The tour starts at the park’s entrance gate and passes through several sections of trails and climbs before reaching the summit of Pico da Tijuca. On this tour you can also visit the park’s visitor center and museum, Cachoeira das Almas, the Pico Tijuca Mirim viewpoint and the legendary staircase carved into the rock, built at the beginning of the 20th century for the visit of King Albert of Belgium.

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Pico da Tijuca is the highest mountain in the Tijuca Forest.

6) Climbing at Costão do Pão de Açúcar:

Sugarloaf Mountain is one of Rio de Janeiro’s main postcards. Climbing this natural monument is one of the most radical adventures in Rio de Janeiro, a privilege for very few people.

The trail and climbing at Costão do Pão de Açúcar begins at Pista Cláudio Coutinho, in the charming neighborhood of Urca. This adventure is carried out on a sequence of more technical trails and walks, alternating stretches of land, stone ramps and beautiful viewpoints. The most vertical section of the tour has a basic level climb of approximately 20 meters in height. It is worth noting that all safety equipment is included in the Nattrip tour.

After completing the small climbing section, we returned to the technical trail until reaching the Pedra Filosofal viewpoint, which has a beautiful view of Copacabana Beach, Pedra da Gávea and Morro Dois Irmãos. From Pedra Filosofal we continue on the trail to the summit of Pão de Açúcar. The descent is made by the Sugar Loaf Cable Car, which takes us to Morro da Urca. From Morro da Urca the descent is made by tile.

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Experience what rock climbing is like on the Costão do Pão de Açúcar route.

7) Mountain Biking in the Tijuca Forest:

Nattrip’s Tijuca Forest Mountain Bike tour is a unique experience that takes you to discover the Tijuca National Park in a complete way. An excellent adventure in Rio de Janeiro that follows in the footsteps of Olympic cyclists.

This adventure passes through sections of the route used by the best cyclists in the world during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, enjoying stunning viewpoints such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Corcovado and Vista Chinesa in Horto. On this adventure you will also visit the Taunay Waterfall, as well as stopping for a picnic in the shade of huge trees.

It’s a 40 km pedal through the incredible scenery of Tijuca National Park. But don’t worry, the route has several downhill sections which makes it a little easier. Our vehicle will always be available to pick you up if you decide you no longer want to cycle or if you want to rest for a while.

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Mountain Bike Circuit in Tijuca National Park.

8) Rappelling in the Tijuca Forest – Bico do Papagaio:

Bico do Papagaio is the second highest mountain in Tijuca National Park, at 989 meters high. The rappel is vertical, with almost 20 meters of descent and with the immensity of the Tijuca Forest right behind you. One of the most incredible adventures in Rio de Janeiro.

The tour starts at the entrance gate to Tijuca National Park and includes trails through the Atlantic Forest, a visit to the park’s visitor center and museum, Cachoeira das Almas and rappelling at Bico do Papagaio. The view is incredible!

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Rappelling at Bico do Papagaio with panoramic views.

9) Hang Gliding

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly? Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro takes place at the Pedra Bonita free flight ramp, which is located at 520 meters above sea level and within the Tijuca National Park. The location is the only free flight ramp in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Meeting point is at Pepino beach in São Conrado. There is a kind of hang gliding and paragliding airport on site. All professionals are very experienced, with extensive knowledge of the sport and the region. The hang gliding flight has routes designed to admire the beaches, mountains and peaks of the city, such as Pedra da Gávea and Morro Dois Irmãos.

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Try flying by hang glider in Rio de Janeiro.

10) Paragliding

The Paragliding flight takes place on the same ramp as Asa Delta, in Pedra Bonita, with the meeting point in the same place. The passenger’s position is quite different, while in Hang Gliding the participant lies down, in Paragliding the participant sits.

Free paragliding is a smoother and more lasting experience, which can eventually last up to more than 10 minutes.

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Try a tandem paragliding flight in Rio de Janeiro.

Which of these adventures in Rio de Janeiro have you already done or do you want to do one day? Tell us! :)