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Outdoors Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca National Park

An outdoor spot in Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Tijuca National Park in Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
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Why go

One of the world's largest urban forests, with waterfalls and trails to Pico da Tijuca.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Rio de Janeiro, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Jardim Botânico, 6.0 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Alto da Boa Vista
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Rio de Janeiro, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jardim Botânico

    Botanical garden founded in 1808, known for its avenue of imperial palms.

    Outdoors · 6.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ipanema Beach

    Famous beach divided by lifeguard posts, with Dois Irmãos peaks at the far end.

    Outdoors · 8.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Christ the Redeemer

    Art Deco statue atop Corcovado, reached by a cog train through Tijuca forest.

    Sight · 8.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Aprazível

    Treehouse-like terrace restaurant in Santa Teresa serving Brazilian dishes with bay views.

    Food · 10 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Selarón Steps

    Staircase covered in tiles from around the world by artist Jorge Selarón.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    Two-stage cable car up Pão de Açúcar for views across Guanabara Bay.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Tijuca National Park is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca National Park is our only outdoors pick in Rio de Janeiro; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Rio de Janeiro guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Rio de Janeiro run from 24°C in July to 29°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Tijuca National Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Rio de Janeiro from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Rio de Janeiro weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Tijuca National Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - | Santa Teresa - Estrada das Paineiras, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil
Coordinates
-22.95610, -43.27993
Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tijuca National Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tijuca National Park?

Plan on about 4 hours at Tijuca National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tijuca National Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Hike with a guide or in a group.

Is Tijuca National Park free?

Yes, we list Tijuca National Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Tijuca National Park?

Tijuca National Park is at Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - | Santa Teresa - Estrada das Paineiras, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tijuca National Park?

Tijuca National Park appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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