Brazil is a huge country in South America that covers a wide range of geographic wonders. The Amazon takes up an enormous chunk of the country in its northwest, including the 6,400 kilometer river running through it, while the coasts are home to some of the best beaches in the world. Hiking in this magnificent land can be done in a variety of ways, from beginner tracks close to the city to far out challenges that test your mettle and might. Tijuca National Park is a great urban getaway for hikers in near Rio de Janeiro in South Brazil. The wildlife is as diverse as its beauty, and the flora is colorful and vibrant. Ibitipoca State Park has canyons, caves, and flowing waterfalls to explore, while the Vale da Lua in Central Brazil accurate takes its name from the seemingly lunar landscape.