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Tijuca National Park

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Tijuca’s National Park Take-off Site - Tuesday 09Dec2008520 meters (1675 feet) with São Conrad
Caminho Parque da Tijuca - RJ
Hang gliding
Entrada do Parque Nacional da Tijuca - RJ
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Ranked #16 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 106 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Beaches, Natural History Museums, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife, Walking, Viewing foliage, Hang-gliding
Fee: No
Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park,...... more » Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park, probably best explored by jeep tour. « less
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Los Angeles
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Beautiful national park with plenty of wildlife”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I went hang-gliding at the peak of the Tijuca national park mountains. I highly recommend going if your in Brasil and have a good sense for adventure. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Rio”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The Tijuca Park, situated in the middle of a city of perhaps 15 million people, forming the back ground to nearly everybody's home is remarkable. The drives are interesting in themselves with great views but the walks from the various parking spots, along the ridges to the summits, particularly the Pico da Tijuca should not be missed. Cycling around the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Beautiful rainforest reserve in the heart of a big city”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you are not travelling on to see the rest of Brazil then seeing at least some rainforest, albeit in the middle of the big city, really is worth while. On top of that Tijuca is a very realxing and tranquil place. Definitely worth a trip. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Jeep Tour not so great in the rain”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you have to ride with the tarp on the Jeep, skip this ride. You will stop at a couple of place for photo ops, but your time would be better spent at Christ the Redeemer or Sugar Loaf. There is a small building which displays pictures of what inhabits the area, but we seen no live inhabitants. The hike... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
“Nice if you have a guide”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was one stop on a guided tour. Our guide helped us understand the park. Without the guide, it wouldn't have been as enjoyable. More

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Nahariya
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good place for nature lovers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A very nice area for a stroll in the nature, nice views of the beaches, the Sugar Leaf and the Cristo Rey. We made it in a jeep tour. More

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See 5 more reviews by Tomi-Nahariya for Rio de Janeiro
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Gorgeous”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
1
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What a beautiful afternoon drive we had here - lovely place! More

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Altstatten, Switzerland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A beautiful forest, and worth the visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This park was beautiful. I was lucky to be staying with friends that lived a quick drive from the park. I was most impressed by the waterfall and the lush ponds with trees growing out of the water. This park is worth visiting as that it is the largest urban park in the world, and can be incorporated with your... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A nice escape”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Rio can be overwhelming and it's nice to have a forest so near to enjoy and escape the city. There are nice hikes, waterfalls, views and a couple of restaurants to enjoy. Very rustic style though. You can do tours or explore on your own. Don't forget bug spray! More

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florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Something different”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

If you want to try something different from the tipical tourist, give yourself the opportunity to visit Tijuca National Park. Try to do it with a local on Sunday where you will meet local going with children to rest. More

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