15 Best Locations for Extreme Sports
| January 1, 2018
13. Hang Gliding – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Chinese were probably the early inventors of gliders, as they built big kites that could carry a human in the sixth century. However, the first controlled glider was built in the 1890s and since then it has evolved to become a much-loved sport.
It was considered dangerous in the past, but nowadays, with better technology and safety procedures, anyone can enjoy a tandem flight with an experienced glider. In Rio, people jump off Pedra Bonita and enjoy the views of São Conrado beach and Pedra da Gávea.
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