For those who enjoy outdoor activities full of excitement, the adventure sports They are an excellent choice.
Plus, you can practice in winter and summer, on sand and even in snow.
The truth is that the modalities vary a lot and, therefore, can suit all tastes and styles.
If adrenaline and travel are some of your passions, check out our selection of extreme sports and the best places in Brazil to practice them.
What is an adventure sport?
Adventure sport is a larger category that involves several modalities.
There are very different activities, such as parkour, rafting and skydiving, for example.
An adventure, to be considered as such, needs some level of risk and a lot of emotion, right?
Therefore, there is nothing better than nature and its unusual places to practice the most extreme and varied types of sports.
Therefore, it is very common for the concepts of tourism and adventure sports to be confused. In fact, one practice ends up mixing with the other.
As a consequence, the athlete looking for new emotions becomes a great traveler in search of new challenges.
Types of adventure sports
As we have already mentioned, there are many types of adventure sports.
But, to simplify things, we can classify them according to the location or conditions in which they are practiced.
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Common and Olympic
Examples: tree climbing, bungee jumping, kitesurfing, longboarding and slacklining.
With motorized machines
Examples: aerial acrobatics, air race, gliding and wheelie.
Winter
Examples: snowboarding and snowmobiling.
Of summer
Examples: BMX, sandboarding, skateboarding and surfing.
From aerial and racing adventures
Examples: hang gliding, adventure racing, climbing, diving and paragliding.
What are the benefits of extreme sport?
Practicing extreme sports brings a series of benefits.
And one of the main ones is, without a doubt, for the health of the body.
With regular movement, the body experiences improvements, ranging from controlling blood pressure to gaining physical fitness.
But the positive effects also occur for mental health.
It is very common for regular athletes to experience a reduction in stress and anxiety, as well as an improvement in their mood.
The challenges faced and overcome during activities also help to increase self-esteem, self-confidence and combat fear.
In addition to all this, those who practice adventure sports still have very close contact with nature – and all the good things that this can offer.
A great choice, right?
What are the most practiced adventure sports in Brazil?
Among so many modalities, those that stand out in Brazilians' preference for adventure sports are:
- Rock Climbing
- Surfing
- Abseiling
- Skate
- Adventure racing.
But if you want other options to add to the list, be sure to check out our next topic.
5 adventure sports to practice
If your idea is to expand your horizons, have greater contact with nature and feel strong emotions, how about starting to practice new sports?
With that in mind, we’ve put together five radical activities for you to discover and try.
Just take a look!
Tree climbing
Climbing trees and strolling along the top of these giants of nature is an activity for those who are not afraid of heights.
Tree climbing is the practice of walking on trails installed in trees and requires a lot of balance.
Another very similar activity is arborism; This modality works like climbing the tree.
For those who enjoy this contact with the forest, it’s well worth it!
Zorbing
How about getting into a giant “bubble” and rolling downhill inside it?
The fun practice is known as zorbing and can be considered both a simple recreation and an extreme sport.
To participate in the game, you must have specific equipment for the activity – such as a giant transparent plastic ball –, as well as an inclined and well-leveled surface.
This is further proof that adventure sports can be practiced all over the world.
Slackline
How is your balance? Well, that's exactly what the slackline will test.
With just an elastic ribbon tied suspendedly, the practitioner needs to walk and perform maneuvers on top of the narrow rope.
Rafting
Rafting (Image provided by the Macuco Safari attraction)
If you like contact with water and adventure, Rafting It's the right sport!
Practitioners descend the river rapids in an inflatable boat, wearing only life jackets and, of course, with a lot of excitement.
Skydiving
This is the sport for those who really like adventures.
No skydiving, the athlete freely jumps from a plane in mid-flight, using only the parachute to cushion his fall.
Have courage!
What you need to practice adventure sports
Excited to try a new modality?
First of all, it is important to check the specifics of the chosen extreme sport.
As we have seen, the types differ greatly from each other. So, talk to your instructor to check what is important to know before you start practicing.
Then, assess your health conditions to practice the exercise of your choice.
If everything is ok, carefully check the safety conditions necessary for the activity.
Never neglect your physical integrity!
Traveling to practice adventure sports
One of the central elements of extreme sports is precisely their practice in nature.
Therefore, most of them require the athlete to travel to a new destination to practice.
This is the perfect combination for lovers of excitement and travel.
So, take the chance to do adventure sports and travel around the world.
Places in Brazil to practice adventure sports
In mainland Brazil, almost all extreme sports can be practiced.
Discover some of the most famous destinations for activities surrounded by nature and with lots of adventure:
- Torres, RS: surfing
- Petar, SP: rappelling and trails
- Piracicaba, SP: ballooning
- Pedra da Gávea, RJ: free flight
- Bonito, MS: rappelling
- Chapada dos Veadeiros, GO: cascading
- Foz do Iguaçu, PR: rafting and parachuting.
In fact, about Foz, we have a really cool tip for you.
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Discover packages and offers from Iguassu Combo for adventure sports in this beautiful city in Paraná.
Conclusion: Adventure Sports
Foz do Iguaçu has the perfect natural conditions for contact with nature and the practice of adventure sports.
In the city of waterfalls of Iguaçu, strong emotions await you.
How about ensuring the best accommodation in this destination?
Right in the center of Foz, the Hotel Tarobá awaits you, offering lots of comfort and amenities, such as a swimming pool, games room, gym and a wonderful breakfast.
Make your reservation through the website and find the best price guaranteed!
Cover: Photo from Canva | Editing: Lauana Gomes
