Use our clickable city map for an idea of where each neighborhood is located. Invest on a good pair of walking shoes and a sun hat. A stroll along the beach on Sundays is almost mandatory. One of the lanes is closed to cars, and pedestrians take over in grand style. Go across the tunnel connecting you to Botafogo and reach the Flamengo Reclaim , one of the biggest urban parks in the world.
Many locals move around on two wheels, sharing lanes with bladers and joggers.
You may rent a bike at Ipanema Beach on Sundays. And hard to miss, too - all taxis are bright yellow, blue stripe on the sides. Yellow taxis run by the meter. Some taxis are air-conditioned at no extra charge. They are illegal, and probably mean the driver is trying to take advantage of you.