Parque Nacional da Tijuca
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Upon reaching Cosme Velho Station, sitting at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain, we will catch the train with pre-reserved tickets to save time and it will take you up to the top, through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. The 20 minute ride up will give you a chance to thoroughly appreciate the Tijuca Forest, which is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory! It’s breath taking and that alone already makes the trip well worth it.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a stunning testament to environmental resilience and one of the largest urban forests in the world. Spanning nearly 4,000 hectares, this lush expanse of Atlantic Forest is not merely a…
Listen in the app2Cascatinha Taunay: The Fall of History
Our first significant stop is the Cascatinha Taunay, the most famous and easily accessible waterfall in the park. With a drop of approximately 30 meters, as noted in the sources, it is a magnificent display of the hydrological…
Listen in the app3Pico da Tijuca: Standing on the Roof of Rio
For those who seek the highest perspective, the Pico da Tijuca is the ultimate destination. Standing at 1,022 meters above sea level, it is the highest point within the national park. …
Listen in the app4Pedra da Gávea: The Navigational Monolith
One of the most striking geological features in the park—and indeed in the world—is the Pedra da Gávea. Standing at 842 meters, this massive monolith of granite and gneiss is famous for its unique shape, which resembles the…
Listen in the app5The Alto da Boa Vista: A Historic Gateway
The primary entrance to the park is located in the neighborhood of Alto da Boa Vista. This area is historically significant as it was the preferred summer retreat for the Rio elite and the diplomatic corps during the nineteenth…
Listen in the app6Dona Marta Lookout: The Privileged View
To end an adventure in Tijuca National Park, few places offer a more iconic view than the Mirante Dona Marta. Situated at an altitude of 362 meters, this lookout provides what the source material calls a 'privileged and…
Listen in the app7Closing
Our exploration of the Parque Nacional da Tijuca draws to a close. We have ascended the highest peaks, felt the spray of the Cascatinha Taunay, and looked out over the city from its most privileged viewpoints. …
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What is Parque Nacional da Tijuca?
Parque Nacional da Tijuca is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9561, -43.2799 |
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