Rio De Janeiro - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
We walked everywhere, ran in zona sul all the time and did hikes in the Tijuca forest. The road along the beach closes on Sundays and holidays for 'ciclovia' and everyone goes biking and running. My favorite trail was from Leblon to Barra along the coast, it reopened in 2024. A lot of people participated in beach volleyball, futvoli, beach tennis, etc. This is very much an outdoor city and everyone walks around in their swimwear or athletic attire all year round. - Sep 2025
Yes, lots of people run along the beach and there is a bike lane. Lots of hiking about in and around the city. There is a crime issue, see below for more detail. - Jun 2024
