the forte duque de caxias is located at praça almirante júlio de noronha, s/nº, leme,  and can be contacted directly via email on this link, or via phone at 21.3223.5076 or 21. 3223.5000.

this link is the official webpage of the fort, complete with more information on opening times, and contact form - on saturdays, sundays, and holidays the fort arranges a mini-van to take visitors to the top of the hill, ideal for anyone not in the mood to hike - typical times are 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, but schedule should be checked in advance.

to access the forte do leme(forte duque de caxias) and the trails around it via guided tours, the municipal agency riotur, praça pio x, 119, 9th floor, can be contacted via email on this link, or via phone at 21.2541.7522.