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The Saint Sebastian Race, or a corrida de São Sebastião, is a traditional 10km race that celebrates Rio's patron saint. The first five women and men to cross the finishing line are rewarded…
On Rio's Ipanema Beach, the annual Beach Volleyball Competition takes place. The athletes change partners for each game, putting their individual skills to the test. Crowds cheer on the…
On Rio's Ipanema Beach, the annual Beach Volleyball Competition takes place. The athletes change partners for each game, putting their individual skills to the test. Crowds cheer on the…
Boys in long shorts wow the crowds with their tricks at Oi Vert Jam, also known as Rio Skate Jam, at the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro. Competition is as fierce as Rio's summer sunshine.
Rio is a city of health and fitness fanatics, so it's no surprise that Rio Sport Show at Marina da Glória is a major event here. Big sport brands show off their latest gear to industry people…
The Rio Marathon must have one of the most beautiful routes in the world. Cariocas (Rio locals) start running at Recreio, pass through Barra, São Conrado, the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema…
The Rio Half Marathon invites sporty men and women to jog through beautiful Rio de Janeiro. The route follows the shoreline from Sao Conrado to Flamengo, through Ipanema and Copacabana - the…
Officially called the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, Rio's iconic football stadium is home to three of the city's four teams (Flamengo, Botafogo and Fluminense) and is universally known by…
The spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain, rising 396 metres (1300ft) from the water's edge of Guanabara Bay, offers visitors stunning views over the city, its beaches and beyond. A cable-car line…
The island of Paquetá, in the middle of Guanabara Bay, is great for a day-trip. It benefits from a beautiful landscape and cars are prohibited. Stroll around the well-preserved streets before…
Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro covers 3200 hectares, making it one of the world's largest urban forests. Extensively replanted in the mid-19th century, today it is a national park and home to…
The Arpoador peninsula is one of Rio's most scenic spots, with views of Ipanema on one side and Copacabana on the other. The beach is about 500 metres long and is a great place to catch an…
