Cycling and Jogging in São Paulo

Parque Ibirapuera. Going for a ride or a run in one of São Paulo's parks can be the best options if you want a little exercise. For cyclists there are usually plenty of rental options (from R$5 per hour) available and special lanes just for riders. Parque Ibirapuera gets busy on the weekends, but is well worth the effort. Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral s/n, Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo, 04094-000. 011/5574 5045. www.parqueibirapuera.org.

Parque Vila Lobos. Parque Vila Lobos has fewer trees and history but is big and has plenty of winding pathways wide enough to accommodate everyone. There are bike-rental stands inside the park, as well as a few soccer pitches and a big, concrete square with basketball half-courts, and a few food-and-drink options. Av. Professor Fonseca Rodrigues, 1655, Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo, 05461-010. 011/3023-0316. www.ambiente.sp.gov.br/parquevillalobos/. 6-6.