Sports and leisure activities Brazil

The company takes you over the Iguaçu or Itaipu falls. 10-minute or 35-minute flight over Iguaçu Park and the cataracts or 35-minute flight over the Itaipu Dam, the "tres fronteiras" and the cataracts (up to 4 people). The show is certainly unforgettable, nevertheless, the followers of sustainable development in Foz and elsewhere will find this way of appreciating the falls very un-ecological, a paradox perhaps for a natural heritage of Humanity. It's up to you... or not!

In the Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo district of old Salvador, seven capoeira schools are based at the Forte da Capoeira, one of the city's historic buildings. They operate independently and are all open to visitors. You are free to arrive and attend classes and rodas. It's best to go at the end of the day (from 5 p.m.) to attend classes. Other activities and meetings take place in the fort during the day.

To any lord, any honor, one cannot talk about Saquarema without talking about surfing and no doubt this is the major motivation for foreign tourists to go to Saquarema. On the beach of Itaunà, the Saquarema surf school welcomes the future Kelly Slater. You can take lessons to learn or improve your skills. The atmosphere is familial although professional. We start slowly, in the good Brazilian mood. The best will be able to progressively face the wave of Itaunà, certainly one of the best waves on the right side of Brazil.

Rio Adventures is an experienced and highly reputable agency that offers different types of activities in Rio de Janeiro but also in the State of Rio. Rio Adventures offers trekking tours through the forests of Rio, Tijuca Park, Sugar Loaf, but also in the beautiful mountains of the state (Serra da Bocaina, Serra dos Orgãos...). On the program of Rio Adventures, you can practice climbing, zip line descent, rafting, skydiving and diving. All reservations are made online.

Hang-gliding over Rio is an unforgettable experience! Ricardo Hamond, a French-speaking hang-gliding enthusiast for almost 30 years, launched his business in 1987. After a short run, we jump onto a sloping terrace on Pedra Bonito mountain, overlooking São Conrado Bay. Sensational views of Ipanema, Sugarloaf, the Rocinha favela and São Conrado before landing on Pepino beach. Ricardo equips his hang-gliders with digital cameras. A driver will pick you up and take you back to your hotel.

This agency held by friendly owners proposes: river swimming, rafting at 80 R $ and dive in depth at $ 200 R.

The club has been run for a long time by a Frenchman, Patrick Muller, and has good facilities. Outings for beginners and advanced. Atlantis offers a modern and safe infrastructure. The dive boats have been specially built to suit the sailing conditions in the archipelago. The staff is qualified and experienced and guarantees safe diving. The dive centre on land is very comfortable, both before and after diving in the sea. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this structure adapts to your level.

The site of Arraial do Cabo, surrounded by magnificent beaches with turquoise waters where you can see very deep into the water, lends itself magnificently to the practice of scuba diving. The Seaquest Sub agency rents and sells diving equipment in very good condition but it is mainly an agency that offers first dives or advanced courses. The instructors and supervisors are trusted professionals. All the people we met on our way back from diving trips were delighted and eager to return.

Dive Point offers diving courses and excursions to the beaches of Rio and the Cagarras Islands, or to the surrounding area. It organizes accommodation, catering and equipment rental. It is also possible to do a first dive. This structure has the advantage of offering both courses that meet the standards of SSI and ADI, you can choose, depending on the duration of diving chosen or the budget what best suits your expectations. It is a structure that collaborates with the cavalo marinho program to protect the hypocampus.

Horse riding can be done every day except Mondays.

The city tour is 10 minutes for about $ 35.

Sailing and sailing boats remain a daily pleasure for the happy few at Buzios. Founded in 1999, the "clube" is in fact an association whose purpose is to teach the art of sailing and windsurfing and/or to rent equipment. Located on the beach of Manguinhos, you can rent small Laser or catamarans and also take lessons. Bimba, national windsurfing champion (he represented Brazil at the Athens Olympics in 2004), offers his services as instructor and champion (equipment rental and windsurfing lessons).

The Macuco Safari offers a tour in two stages:

Macuco selva: a 2 km ride, in electric vehicles, bilingual guides explain the sights of the fauna and flora. The tour is open to the general public, organized in the American style: 2 hours.

Boat tour: a twin-engine boat goes up the Iguaçu River to get close to the falls. Tour of 1 hour and 40 minutes, departures every 15 minutes. This excursion is nice without being extraordinary. Very touristy, we take you under the falls for a refreshing bath. A little Disneyland, some will like it.

Few tourists stay in São Paulo for long, let alone to play golf. The São Paulo Golf Club is a superb 18-hole golf course, quite far from the city centre, but in a large green park. The blue color of the ruffled ipês contrasts with the immaculate green of the greens. It is the oldest golf club in Brazil with a respectable age of 120 years. It was certainly initiated by the large and economically influential British community at the time. The club hosts a few tournaments throughout the year. For the expatriates, it is worth knowing.

MW is an agency specialized in trekking in the Serra de Bocaina and has been operating since 1993. This serious structure offers tours for one or more people and for one or more days. Excursions can be done on foot or by bike. You don't need to be a great walker, some tours are 5 km long, others 10 or 30, depending on the physical condition of the walkers or the weather. 6 bike tours are proposed and 8 on foot. Finally, for those who want to go deeper into the Serra de Bocaina without effort, there is a 4x4 tour.

While staying in or near Rio de Janeiro, it is possible to practice a variety of sports. This agency is recommended for the organization of your sports activities and excursions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sports enthusiast, Crux Ecoaventura's team of professionals offers a multitude of options with the maravilhosa cidade as a backdrop: climbing, hiking, rafting, diving, canoeing, hang-gliding, surfing, kite surfing, eco-friendly city tours...... The welcome is friendly and the supervision very professional.

This shop is entirely dedicated to surfing, as you can see. We are very well welcomed by Ana Maria (in English if needed) who, in addition to renting the boards, explains well where to go and gives all the tips of the area. It's also a surf school where you can take lessons for the day. Many Brazilian surfers know this shop, which is very well known. For those who want and/or can bring back one or more surfboards to France or elsewhere, the shop offers beautiful series and custom boards, on order.

School of Capoeira Angola following the method of Master Curió, one of the most traditional.