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Tijuca Forest
NatureVisit: ~240 min
Atlantic Forest woodland inside the city, in Tijuca National Park. It was replanted in the 19th century after the old coffee plantations were cleared, and today it is one of the largest urban forests in the world. It has trails, waterfalls such as the Cascatinha Taunay, viewpoints and wildlife such as monkeys and birds. Christ the Redeemer is also inside the park.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Tijuca Forest: 3 missions
- Walk a trail through the Atlantic rainforestChoose a marked stretch of trail and walk through the Atlantic Forest listening to the woods.
- Look for monkeys or birds among the treesWatch the treetops and branches to spot birds or monkeys, without feeding them.
- Visit the Cascatinha TaunayGo up to the waterfall and watch how it falls among the forest vegetation.
Near Tijuca Forest
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden2.2 km awayParque Lage3.4 km awayLagoa Rodrigo de Freitas3.5 km awayChrist the Redeemer3.7 km awayPedra Bonita4.4 km awayIpanema Beach4.8 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Tijuca Forest?
Allow about 4 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Tijuca Forest?
Walk a trail through the Atlantic rainforest, Look for monkeys or birds among the trees and Visit the Cascatinha Taunay.
What is there to see near Tijuca Forest?
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (2.2 km), Parque Lage (3.4 km) and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (3.5 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap