Biking

Rio by Bike (tel. 021/2247-7269 or 021/9798-1804) offers guided tours of the city as well as bike rentals. The most popular tour goes along the beaches of the Zona Sul and then through the tunnel to Urca and the Flamengo waterfront as far as the Museum of Modern Art (MAM). A visit as far as downtown or Glória can also be arranged or those who prefer to cycle around the Lagoa can discuss their preferences with the guide. Bicycles for the guided tour cost R$50 (US$21) per person and R$100 (US$42) for the guide per group, regardless of how many cyclists. Those who prefer to explore Rio's waterfront on their own can just rent the bicycles, R$40 (US$17) for a half-day (pickup after 11am) and R$60 (US$25) for a full day. A refundable deposit of R$50 (US$21) is required to rent the bike.