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1. Orla Marítima
- Beside the seaside
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2. Lagoa
- A beautiful place to unwind
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- Recreation & Natural Areas
- Zona Sul
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3. Ilha de Paquetá
- Boating and biking on the other side of the bay
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4. Parque Nacional de Tijuca
- For hikers and nature lovers
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5. Parque do Flamengo
- Oasis of greenery within the city
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Centro
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6. Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Bike Tour
- Ports of Call Tours
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7. Laranjeiras
- Low-Key Nightlife
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- Zona Sul
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8. PEDRA DA GAVEA
- This is a great place to go hiking. The whole trip all the way up takes at least 1 30 min and the view...
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9. Copacabana Beach
- The World's Most Famous Stretch of Sand?
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- Zona Sul
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10. Leme
- Copacabana's less rowdy neighbor
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- Zona Sul
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Despite the chaotic traffic, Rio de Janeiro is reasonably well equipped to meet cyclists' needs, and biking in Rio is a popular way to get fit and get around the city.
Unless you fancy taking your life into your own hands, cyclists in Rio should not take to the city streets on their bikes, but there are plenty of places to cycle and sightsee without putting your life in danger.
On Sundays, the entire seafront, from Leblon to Leme, is closed to traffic, making this a wonderful way to soak up the sun, the sea air and the sights without being troubled by the locals' somewhat terrifying driving.
The seven-kilometer track around beautiful Lagoa is another perfect spot for cyclists, while bicycles are the most popular way to get around Ilha da Paqueta, across the bay. Meanwhile, the national park has some more challenging terrain for cyclists in Rio who are more about adrenaline than gentle bike rides.
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