Tijuca National Park

Tijuca National Park

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Considered the largest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro is one of the city's main tourist attractions. With an area of around 15 square miles (39.5 km²), the park is home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer.

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In the 19th century, the Tijuca and Paineiras forests were declared Protective Forests by Emperor Pedro II, initiating a process of expropriation of coffee plantations and farms to promote reforestation and protect the city's water sources.

What to do in Tijuca National Park?

The Tijuca Park is divided into four main sectors that have their own attractions. They are

  • Tijuca Forest: with highlights including the Almas waterfall, Pico da Tijuca, which is the highest point in the park, and Bico do Papagaio, with impressive views of the city.
  • Serra da Carioca: home to Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer, Morro da Urca and Vista Chinesa, which offers views of Rio's southern zone.
  • Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea: located on the west side, popular with those who enjoy extreme sports such as hang gliding and paragliding, as well as trails that lead to panoramic views of the Rio coastline.
  • Pretos Forros and Covanca sectors: the least popular part, with lush vegetation and lesser-known trails.

How to visit the Tijuca National Park?

With Civitatis, you'll find various activities that take place in or pass through the park. If you like nature, you can go hiking in the caves and waterfalls, or take a tour of the forest. You can also choose to explore the park on a 4x4 tour or take a complete city tour that passes through it. You can do it all with Civitatis!

Other attractions in Río de Janeiro that might interest you

Christ the Redeemer Museum of Tomorrow
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