Overview
Explore one of the largest urban forests in the world with a tour to the Tijuca National Park. Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby and head to the Tijuca Forest. This is a 4 hour tour. Located in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro city, the park was created in 1861 by decree of the Emperor D. Pedro II to reforest an area once destroyed by sugarcane and coffee plantations. The area is home to different small species of animals, such as squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos. Plus, a million different butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Just remember that they are wild animals, so you must keep your distance and never feed them. Enjoy the tropical rainforest and learn about its rich biodiversity. On the way, admire the Vista Chinesa belvedere, the Taunay waterfall and the Mayrink Chapel. Have a beautiful overlook of Rio de Janeiro’s southern side from the Vista Chinesa. Pass the Taunay waterfall, which tumbles over rugged rock and faces into a calm pool below. Stop by the nearby Mayrink Chapel built in 1860 and known for its pink facade. Take a pause to see from a distance the monolithic Pedra da Gávea and the Christ the Redeemer statue. As a bonus, we add the Botanic Garden in this tour for you. Explore the collection of more than 7,000 species of tropical plants, bromeliads, orchids and native Brazilian plants in the Botanic Garden. At the end of the tour, you are taken back to your hotel. Or may stay by yourself to enjoy these places a little bit more. We do this tour twice a day: In the morning or in the afternooon. Tour guide, roundtrip transfer, entrance to Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden included.
