Best places: Hiking areas in Brazil

Circa-1558 mountaintop convent with city views, a religious museum & community events.

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

Rugged, rocky & biodiverse nature preserve known for its waterfalls, caves & former diamond mines.

An uninhabited island with snorkeling & bathing off a white-sand beach, popular for day trips.

Pretty hiking trail leading to a small sandy beach popular for otter-spotting & paragliding.

Ecotourism destination offering snorkeling, scuba diving, horseback riding & birdwatching.

Warm quarters, some with balconies, in a genteel hotel offering dining, outdoor pools & a spa.

👍👍 Very tough to climb, but the view is worth the effort!

Adventure park with a zip-line course, paintball field & climbing wall in a picturesque setting.

👍👍 Excellent hiking, the trail is easy to follow. It's long but it's not difficult. You can stop to admire the view. At the end you can take the boat to return as well.

Waterfalls including a 156m-high cascade, popular for swimming, hiking & a rappelling platform.

👍👍 Flona is one of the best places for trails in DF. Democratic space, with signposted trails for walkers and cyclists. Ample parking, bathrooms, drinking fountain, map kiosk, where you can find the location and main points of the place. Self-guided trails, you just need to have a little knowledge abo...

Ecotourism destination with waterfalls, natural swimming pools, hiking trails & horseback riding.

Steep trail known for its notable, face-shaped rock with ancient inscriptions & stunning city views.

This remote beach surrounded by green hills features a stretch of sand for swimming & sunbathing.

👍👍 Going to Embau's guard and not going to the vulture's stone doesn't make any sense. Go early, wear sneakers and take only the essentials. It is worth all the effort, the view is incredible.

👍👍 Relatively short hike for great views. Glad we hit this quick hike one afternoon in Floripa. A bit tough to access if you're not familiar with the area. Probably best to park at the nearest beach access and wall along the beach enter. Google drive directions take you to a private resort road access...

Traversing several beaches, this serene hiking trail is known for striking scenery.

👍👍 What a great hike. If you want to go to the flatiron rocks that jut out with the amazing view then take a right at the top of the hill. The beach is my favorite with such clear water. You can take a different way back by walking thru the opening near the back of the beach. It’s got a ton of steps bu...