Hiking & Adventure in Tijuca
Tijuca turns Rio into a hiking destination without ever leaving the city.
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Tijuca is the green heart of Rio de Janeiro, a vast tract of Atlantic rainforest draped over the mountains that divide the city. Tijuca National Park is one of the largest urban forests in the world, replanted by hand in the 19th century and now home to waterfalls, granite peaks, monkeys, toucans and shaded trails just minutes from the beaches. The same forest carries the cog train up to Christ the Redeemer, but Tijuca rewards anyone who steps off the postcard route: the summit of Pico da Tijuca is the highest point in the park at 1,021 metres, and hidden cascades like the Cascatinha Taunay cool the air on the climb. Most visitors come on a half-day hike or a jeep tour, escaping the city heat for a few hours under the canopy. The drier months from May to September give the firmest trails and clearest summit views, while summer rains feed the waterfalls. This hub gathers Tijuca's best hiking and adventure activities, its landmark peaks and forest sights, and curated tours so you can match a trail to your fitness and time.
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Jeep & Forest Tours in Tijuca
If a full hike is more than you want, a jeep or forest tour brings Tijuca within reach of almost anyone.
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Tijuca National Park
Tijuca National Park protects one of the largest urban rainforests in the world, blanketing the mountains at the centre of Rio de Janeiro.
Read guide →Pico da Tijuca
Pico da Tijuca is the highest summit in Tijuca National Park at 1,021 metres, and one of the best viewpoints in Rio de Janeiro that does not involve a ticket queue.
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