Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo
Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo
Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Apr 2019
Getting to Pedra do Telegrafo is quite a pain however, we took an Uber which took about an hour and split the cost 4 ways which came to around $6 each. Upon arrival, the walk is around 45 minutes to the very top and is of a moderate difficulty with a few steep inclines. The walk takes you through a small village and then forest where the views at various points are absolutely stunning. It was my favourite walk to do inn Rio and the whole day was one of my highlights. When you get to the top, there will be a man who offers to take professional photos of you for a few dollars and I recommend this as they are of a very good quality and price. This is optional however, and you can take as many of your own photos if you wish. The views from the top are incredible and the whole place is actually very safe as there is just a few metres drop from the main photo spot and all photos are a trick of the camera. The village nearby has a beach and a few restaurants where you can have lunch and a drink.
Written January 24, 2020
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kbrosnah
Washington DC, DC146 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
After a sometimes strenuous 40 minute hike, you arrive at the top and are rewarded with a great view. A line forms to wait your turn to take the best photos. Many people will take their time taking photos, so expect a long wait. We arrived at the top around 8:15am and there was a 15-20 minute wait to take a photo.
Get there early and you won't have to wait long. Parking is limited. Keeping going as far as you can (driving) to limit the walk. Parking will cost about 20 reais.
Get there early and you won't have to wait long. Parking is limited. Keeping going as far as you can (driving) to limit the walk. Parking will cost about 20 reais.
Written January 30, 2020
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Veschini M
Sandton, South Africa197 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Getting to the top to admire the view is an arduous trek, should have a warning sign. The altitude and the journey is a challenge. Get there as early as possible. If the insta models get there before you, prepare for a loonngg wait, they travel in packs and they are after the picture which will bring fame and fortune. The view from the top is spectacular. When you get to the top, there are informal traders, be prepared for a can of coke at 10 Rs. It’s worth it! We used the photographer who had a sign up, it is well worth the 20 Rs. We had a great Uber driver who dropped us off right at the bottom of the path and we walked up the steep pathway. We were very fortunate to stumble across a little “shop” while making our way back. We asked about calling a taxi and the young lady took us back to Copacabana for only 10 Rs more than we paid to get to Pedra do Telegrafo. As you walk down the path, pass the sign that says Telegrafo, on the left is a a building that is incomplete and is a tuckshop. Transport sorted.
Written January 14, 2020
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Sandro S
11 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
There are two criminals (one with long white hair and the other one with a Canon camera) blocking the rock and charging people money to take a picture. They claim there is a queue but only people who pay them get to the rock. DO NOT PAY THEM, take your own picture. Generally prepare to wait for 2-5 hours, if you even get to take a picture at all. So not worth the wait for a fake selfie.
Written November 8, 2021
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Federico G
Montevideo, Uruguay65 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went on a "tour", which took us from Rio to the city where the road starts (about 40 minutes from the center), and the guide directed us to the top.
Important to know, the climb is NOT EASY if you are an average human being, you will end up exhausted, it costs a lot, if you are already used to that you will not have problems there.
At the top you can find people waiting to take a photo, you can be lucky to finish quickly or wait up to 1 hour in the sun. There is a professional photographer who also takes digital photos for 5 reais each, very economical and worth it.
Bring water, energy and leave with time to rest.
Important to know, the climb is NOT EASY if you are an average human being, you will end up exhausted, it costs a lot, if you are already used to that you will not have problems there.
At the top you can find people waiting to take a photo, you can be lucky to finish quickly or wait up to 1 hour in the sun. There is a professional photographer who also takes digital photos for 5 reais each, very economical and worth it.
Bring water, energy and leave with time to rest.
Written February 27, 2024
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Daniel Portocarrero
Lima Region, Peru2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Advice, the weather is varied that date, although it rains, it is not completely cold. I recommend taking Uber rather than tours, I think it's more worthwhile. Don't take digital photos in places like Aqua Río and Cristo because in the end they charge you, better ask for non-printed digital ones, cheaper. I still recommend using cards at the most favorable exchange rate. I stayed at Royal Palace in Copacabana, breakfast was free and very varied, recommended guys. To go up to the telegraph rock, I recommend bringing water, it goes up a lot, don't go with sandals and ask before buying the pack if its conditions are correct, many stayed down because the hike was exhausted.
Written September 11, 2023
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LR
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May 2024 • Couples
The landscape really is beautiful and the photos are sensational. If they told me to go again my answer would be “once is enough”.
We left Copacabana towards Barra do Guaratiba, by Uber (about R$ 90.00) and 1h30min! When we got there, Uber dropped us off at location The motorcycle taxi left us at the foot of a trail that he also didn't know where it led to. He told us to go and ask the people we met. As we were already there, we started climbing! Good thing the cell phone's GPS worked and gave us a route. It was about 50 minutes of trail that I consider moderate to intense…a lot of climbing and rocks. We arrived at the telegraph stone (Barra do Guaratiba viewpoint - on the cell phone map), there is a photographer who charges R$ 5.00/photo and gives tips on posing. On the way back we took a different route and then left at what would be the entrance to the correct trail. Then some more downhills to get to where we took the Uber to get back. It took about 4 hours between going and returning to Copacabana. If you could give some advice, take a closed tour with round-trip transfers and a guide on the trail...at least you'll go more safely and won't have any worries.
We left Copacabana towards Barra do Guaratiba, by Uber (about R$ 90.00) and 1h30min! When we got there, Uber dropped us off at location The motorcycle taxi left us at the foot of a trail that he also didn't know where it led to. He told us to go and ask the people we met. As we were already there, we started climbing! Good thing the cell phone's GPS worked and gave us a route. It was about 50 minutes of trail that I consider moderate to intense…a lot of climbing and rocks. We arrived at the telegraph stone (Barra do Guaratiba viewpoint - on the cell phone map), there is a photographer who charges R$ 5.00/photo and gives tips on posing. On the way back we took a different route and then left at what would be the entrance to the correct trail. Then some more downhills to get to where we took the Uber to get back. It took about 4 hours between going and returning to Copacabana. If you could give some advice, take a closed tour with round-trip transfers and a guide on the trail...at least you'll go more safely and won't have any worries.
Written May 28, 2024
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AdamCaldwell
St. George, UT176 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
We had to make 2 trips from Rio to accomplish this hike. The first time we left from Rio at 8:30 am, and by the time we arrived, there was no parking, thus we turned around and drove back to the hotel. The next day we left Rio by 6:45 am and had lots of parking options. We did the hike in about an hour and had no line for pictures at the top. By the time our group of 4 had taken a dozen pictures, there was an hour+ line waiting for their turn to take pictures. A few tips: (1) Google maps will mostly get you there, but from the main road, there will be a steep road that curves up and to the left…this is the road you take, and after a few blocks, you will start to find houses and small lots that offer parking. (2) near the top, we found a couple groups that couldn’t find the rock. Once at the “top”, you have to go a couple hundred yards down the other side (towards the ocean) before you find the rock you are looking for. Using Google maps (and our gps location) helped us find the rock when others got lost.
Written March 5, 2022
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bibsii
Sofia, Bulgaria50 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Me and my husband did one super cray tour with our local tour guide Alvaro and we had one of the best days spend in Rio. This place it’s still not that popular and you can explore the wild and beautiful nature. Hiking in the wood in order to reach this place is around 50-60min one way but it’s worth the efforts. The view from the top is splendid. It’s taking a lot of time in order to get the nice picture on the clif, but as every other touristic place it’s manageable. Just prepare a jacket( it’s super windy), mosquito repellent and comfortable shose.
You won’t regret visiting this place.
You won’t regret visiting this place.
Written March 16, 2020
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Wim D
Lennik, Belgium76 contributions
Nov 2022
Nice view and nice hike, very beautiful views. Best take some water on sunny days.
In the little town where hike starts, are taxi motocycles to bring you up already for a part of the trip. In tourist season, it can be crowdy with lots of people waiting to take their photo. When it's cloudy try to wait for a better moment, as clouds can be low and beaches will not be visible.
In the little town where hike starts, are taxi motocycles to bring you up already for a part of the trip. In tourist season, it can be crowdy with lots of people waiting to take their photo. When it's cloudy try to wait for a better moment, as clouds can be low and beaches will not be visible.
Written December 5, 2022
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Trip14303920036
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
que onibus pegar para rua francisco karan, em guaratiba?
Written November 7, 2022
When is the best time to take pictures? In the early morning, noon or evening? Basically I am asking would sun comes from the back and makes the face dark when taking pictures if going in the early morning to skip the line.
Written August 4, 2022
Hi!
Is it a real trekking through an unmarked or defined path, or is it a steep hill with an easy to follow path?
Are there railings to hold on to.
I would appreciate as much details as possible.
I have an injured knee, but can walk long distances.
Thanks in advance.
Written March 1, 2020
It is a steep path to follow. There are a few ledge (rocks) to skirt around. The loose stones make the descent quite slippery. There are no hand rails but you might need a sturdy stick. I am not sure about the rock itself because it is sheer rock, not easy to climb up and over with an injured knee! Good luck.
Written March 2, 2020
A que hora se recomienda salir de Copacabana?
Mientras un grupo sube a la piedra, las personas que se quedan abajo pueden pasearse en el pueblo aparte de la playa?
Que se puede hacer abajo en el pueblo?
Written January 22, 2020
salir a cualquier hora, por que siempre hay mucha gente. Si te recomiendo no ir fin de semana por que ma demora es su mayor por que hay más gente. Anda martes o miércoles. En el pueblo hay poco y nada. Y uno o dos lugares muy precarios para compra alimento y bebidas
Written January 23, 2020
hola amigos yo fui a la piedra del telegrago este año en junio y habia un señor que nos sacaba fotografias y cobraba un par de reales.. mi pregunta es si alguien se saco fotos con el porque no recuerdo el nombre de la paguina web que me indico que estarian nuestras fotos.. si pueden ayudar les agradeceria.. saludos desde tierra amarilla (chile)
Written November 24, 2019
Marco P
Deer Park, New York
I recently went to Pedra do Telegrafo. There was a photographer and he gave me his card with his info on where to get our pictures. Unfortunately i cant seem to find the card. Is there anyone how also recently went and has his info? That would be great. Thank you.
Written November 12, 2019
I don’t have the same photographers number. But I do have the number of the guide who has taken me there and he also helped me take pics.
Please let me know if you need the contacts ?
Written November 13, 2019
Can I go if I’m in a wheelchair? I can bring a helmet if it helps
Written July 17, 2019
I don't think so. It's a really steep climb and its not paved.
Written August 6, 2019
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