Pedra Bonita
Astonishingly beautiful yet relatively unknown, Pedra Bonita is a hidden gem, towering above the forest of Tijuca National Park and offering a bird’s eye view across the city. Standing at 2,283 feet, this mountain lies between the districts of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca with a road leading to the Estrada das Canoas; a famous and favorite take-off point for Hand Gliders. From here a path can be taken through the forest, affording a glimpse at some fantastic natural wildlife, complete with the occasional monkey swinging through the trees.
Duration: 20-30 minute hike
Difficulty: Easy
Pedra Bonita
Astonishingly beautiful yet relatively unknown, Pedra Bonita is a hidden gem, towering above the forest of Tijuca National Park and offering a bird’s eye view across the city. Standing at 2,283 feet, this mountain lies between the districts of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca with a road leading to the Estrada das Canoas; a famous and favorite take-off point for Hand Gliders. From here a path can be taken through the forest, affording a glimpse at some fantastic natural wildlife, complete with the occasional monkey swinging through the trees.
Duration: 20-30 minute hike
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 20-30 minute hike
Difficulty: Easy
Cachoeiras do Horto
In the midst of the Tijuca Forest, the Cachoeira do Horto Hike is a short but fun hike to enjoy the jungle feeling of Rio de Janeiro
.Duration: 15-20 minutes hike.
Difficulty: Easy
Bico do Papagaio
Parrot Peak
The Bico do Papagaio (Parrot Peak) with yours 989m above sea level is the second highest mountain in the Tijuca National Park and third of the city.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours up and down
Difficulty: Medium
Cascatinha do Taunay
Taunay Cascade
It is the largest waterfall in Tijuca Forest, has 35 meters and is named after the artist Nicolas them Taunay, who arrived in Brazil in 1816, with the French Artistic Mission.
Vista Chinesa
Chinese View
Vista Chinesa is a charming little Chinese structure placed 380 meters high in Tijuca National
Forest, offers one of the most impressive views in Rio.
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