Outdoors in Rio de Janeiro

Ilha Grande State Park

Tree-covered preserve on a mountainous island featuring waterfalls, hiking trails & sandy beaches.

Parque Nacional do Itatiaia

Scenic national park (Brazil's first) offering lush vistas, wildlife & waterfalls plus trails.

Copacabana Beach

Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.

Praça General Osório

Marina da Glória

Center of the Olympic & Paralympic sailing competitions in an iconic setting near to the beach.

Pedra do Arpoador

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

Passeio Público

This landscaped park dates to the 18th century & features sculptures & tree-shaded paths.

Parque das Crianças

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

Iconic mountains with climbing, hiking trails, panoramic city views & wildlife sightings.

Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis

Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.

Pista Cláudio Coutinho

Scenic trail winding through native jungle with opportunities to see & hear local birdlife.

Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

City park with a playground, walkways, a pond & an imposing monument to a Brazilian politician.

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

Lakeside 99-acre nature park with Atlantic forest vegetation & a yellow-throated alligator habitat.

Trilha do Morro da Urca

Part of the 180-km. Transcarioca Trail, this short trail winds through jungle to Sugar Loaf's peak.

Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar

Praça Comandante Xavier de Brito

This lively historic square features a bronze French fountain & hosts various events.

Parque Eduardo Guinle

Peaceful wooded park including a duck pond, playground, & walking trails, also popular for picnics.