The world's largest urban forest hides waterfalls, peaks with epic views, and surprising biodiversity. See the 10 best trails, safety tips, and much more.
Just a few kilometers from the sands of Ipanema and the asphalt of Copacabana, a completely different world exists. A world of bromeliads, orchids, and century-old jequitibás; of marmosets leaping over your backpack, toucans crossing between the treetops, and trails that disappear into the morning mist.
Welcome to Tijuca National Park — the world's largest replanted urban forest. Our guide covers 10 unmissable trails from easy (Cascatinha Taunay, Vista Chinesa) to very difficult (Pedra da Gávea, Pico da Tijuca), plus everything you need to know about wildlife, gear, and safety.
