Rio de Janeiro · Adventures
BETWEEN PEAKS
The city grew around a rainforest full of granite — the trailheads start at the bus stop.
Pedra da Gávea
The hardest, highest, most famous hike — that ledge photo is real, and earned.
Dois Irmãos
Start in Vidigal favela by mototaxi, summit in an hour, see every beach at once.
Hang glide São Conrado
Run off Pedra Bonita and land on the sand. Rio's signature adrenaline.
Tijuca forest waterfalls
The world's largest urban rainforest hides pools and toucans.
Surf Arpoador at dawn
Rent a board, join the lineup as Christ catches first light.