You do not have to go far to explore a tropical Brazilian rainforest. The Tijuca Forest (Parque Nacional da Tijuca) is one of the largest urban forests in the world, sprawling over 32 km2 of reclamation land

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City Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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See some of the best tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro on a day tour that takes care of the driving fo...

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Tijuca Forest: Adventure & History Half-Day Hike

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   6.0 hour

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Hike in a small group on a moderate circuit (6.2 km=3.8 mi) through Tijuca Forest Park passing by wa...

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Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

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Discover flora from Brazil and the world on a tour through Rio de Janeiro’s Botanical Garden. Take i...

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Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike

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    9.0 hour

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Join a challenging full-day trail hike in the Tijuca Forest National Park on a guided tour in Rio de...

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Horto Waterfalls Circuit in Tijuca Forest

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 4.0 hour

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Come and bathe in the waterfalls located within Tijuca National Park. All waterfalls in the tour are...

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Tijuca Forest: Family Hike

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   5 hour

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Go on an easy hike in the Tijuca Park to see waterfalls and the lush of a tropical rainforest. Visit...

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Hiking and Rappelling at Tijuca Forest

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   8.0 hour

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Enjoy a full-day adventure with expert guides as you hike incredible trails and rappel at Bico do Pa...

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Waterfall of Souls Hike

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 3.5 hour

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Come to the Tijuca Rain Forest and appreciate a variety of lush scenery and refresh on the waterfall...

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Tijuca Peak Hiking Tour, National Park

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Climb to the summit of Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca Mountain on a combined 5-hour National Forest tour by car, followed by a ...

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Rio: Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, and Parque Lage Tour

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See a different side of Rio de Janeiro on a 5-hour ecological city tour. Explore one of the largest ...

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Rio: Jeep Tour to Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest

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Explore Rio de Janeiro's impressive Tijuca Rainforest and discover the beauty of the botanical garde...

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Bico do Papagaio Guided Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest

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Discover the beautiful views along the trail Bico do Papagaio, relax in the beauty and charms of the...

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E-bike tour in Santa Teresa and the Tijuca Forest

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Welcome to the first e-bike tour in Rio. We will visit the most beautiful and less accessible viewpo...

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden Guided Tour

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Experience the lush forest in the center of Rio de Janeiro on this guided excursion to the Tijuca Fo...

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Tijuca Forest´s hike: caves, waterfalls and great views

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Hike in Tijuca Forest, passing trough waterfalls, caves, suspension bridges, and other natural and h...

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest- Rainforest & Waterfall

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The Tijuca Forest is one of the largest urban green areas in the world. It has 3,972 hectares and is...

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Adventure Tour to Pedra Bonita at Tijuca Forest

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 4.0 hour

$89

This tour to Pedra Bonita will take you to one of the most beautiful natural sights and viewpoints i...

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour

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 4 hour

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Head to Vista Chinesa for spectacular views of Rio's iconic beaches and Corcovado. Hike in Tijuca Fo...

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Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro

You do not have to go far to explore a tropical Brazilian rainforest. The Tijuca Forest (Parque Nacional da Tijuca) is one of the largest urban forests in the world, sprawling over 32 km2 of reclamation land.

You do not have to go far to explore a tropical Brazilian rainforest. The Tijuca Forest (Parque Nacional da Tijuca) is one of the largest urban forests in the world, sprawling over 32 km2 of reclamation land. Explore the lush green enivrons and waterfalls of this Atlantic Forest which is home to numerous species of flora and fauna, some of which are endangered. It is part of the ‘Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea’ that form a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for the fusion of nature and culture which ‘have created an urban landscape perceived to be of great beauty by many writers and travellers’. The forest has several attractions such as the Cristo Redentor atop the Corcovado Mountain, Cascatinha Waterfall, Bico do Papagaio, Mayrink Chapel with murals by Cândido Portinari, Vista Chinesa, Stone of Gávea, Pedra Bonita, and the granite Mesa do Imperador.


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About Tijuca Forest

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Tijuca Forest and Nearby Sights on Map

Museu do Açude

Housed in the former residence of Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya, one of the founders of the Modern Art Museum, the Museu do Acude displays a collection of items from the history of Portuguese rule, including furniture, kitchenware, and an array of ''azulejos'', or Portuguese blue tiles

Casa das Canoas

Casa das Canoas is the former residence of architect Oscar Niemeyer, built by him in 1951

Grajaú State Park

The 55-hectare Grajau State Park within Tijuca Forest preserves some of the original Atlantic forest and is home to a wide range of species including marmosets, bush dogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, vultures, and hawks

Rocinha

Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil, home to 70,000 people living over 355 acres

Rio Botanical Garden

Sprawling over 140 hectares at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, the lush Jardim Botânico contains a huge collection of 6500 species of plants from all over the world, not only tropical ones

Musical sidewalks of Vila Isabel

The mosaic sidewalks along Boulevard 28 de Setembro between Praça Maracanã and Praça Barão de Drummond are musical staves

Corcovado

The 710 metre high Corcovado mountain rises in the Tijuca Forest in west Rio de Janeiro, known for its statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks the city

Cristo Redentor

The towering statue of Christ the Redeemer standing with outstretched arms atop Corcovado overlooking the city is an iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro

Lagoa

Lagoa is a scenic neighbourhood with a lake, and home to Rio's rich and famous citizens

Train Museum

The Train Museum has a modest collection of 19th century engines, train cars used by emperors and presidents, and streetcars