Name: Tijuca National Park
Address: Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil
Rating: 4.8

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

Christ the Redeemer

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Maracanã

Museu do Amanhã

Escadaria Selarón

Parque Lage

Wanderson Castro

Gerlan Cidade

Elizene Ribeiro

Herbert Melzer

Tijuca National Park sprawls across a massive 8,300 acres, making it the largest park in Rio de Janeiro.

Vast Acreage

Each year, over 3 million tourists flock to Tijuca National Park to experience its natural beauty and iconic landmarks.

Tourist Hotspot

The park is a haven for birdwatchers, boasting over 300 different bird species, including the vibrant and noisy howler monkeys.

Bird Paradise

One of Rio's most recognizable symbols, the Christ the Redeemer statue, stands majestically on Corcovado Mountain within the park.

Iconic Landmark

Tijuca National Park is home to three of Rio's most famous peaks: Pedra Bonita, Pedra da Gavea, and Pico da Tijuca, offering breathtaking views and challenging hiking trails.

Famous Peaks

The park's diverse ecosystem includes a lush tropical rainforest, waterfalls, and a variety of indigenous plant and animal species.

Rich Biodiversity

Beyond its natural beauty, Tijuca National Park holds historical significance, with remnants of coffee and sugar plantations and a small favela that played a role in the park's reforestation.

Tijuca National Park

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Vast Acreage

Tourist Hotspot

Bird Paradise

Iconic Landmark

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