The Tijuca Forest Tour , is probably one of the top 5 most popular tours in Rio de Janeiro city. The forest is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory, and it is also known as the lungs of Rio. Visiting the city without seeing the forest is like going to New York city and not seeing the central park. Rio is all about nature, wild places and beautiful views. All of these 3 things can be seen and enjoyed in Tijuca Forest. Our tour will take you across this beautiful green world , while birds, small mammals and exotic plants can be seen along the way. Common species are the Saguis and Capuchin monkeys, as well as the quatis ( brazilian raccoon), can be easily spotted there. In terms of birds, toucans, canarians, buzzards, hawks, and many other species may be seen along the way. Different routes combining the Forest with visits to Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and Beaches of the west coast can also be taken, just check our combo section. Tour includes visits to Taunay`s Falls ( just for pictures, no showering), Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and Visitor Center.

We will stop at the Taunay waterfalls for pictures and some explanations about the location and where its name comes from. Possibility to see wild animals like raccoons and monkeys

We stop outside the chapel where we can see from outside famous paintings from brazilian artists. We also do a little 20 minutes hike around the chapel

We will stop at Vista Chinesa ( Chinese View) which is an old construction made in the early 20th century to honor the Chinese community who lived in the lower parts of the forest, growing tea. The views of the city from that location are breathtaking

We do a little stop at Mesa do Imperador ( emperor`s Table) a stone table built in the 19th century, which used to receive visitors from the high socienty of Rio, for pic nics, including our Emperor Dom Pedro II.

A quick stop at the Cachoeira dos Primatas ( mOnkey`s waterfalls) is also included. The place received its name due to the large amount of monkeys that can be spotted there every day

a little lake built near the exit of the national park on sector A, very charming and with many turtles and carp fishes.