the park isopen to the public, and can be visited for most of the day, allowing the sightseers to enjoy its natural beauty and enjoy a variety of park-sanctioned activities.

hiking and mountaineering are quite popular in the park, especially since the park is home to the pedra branca peak, the highest point in rio de janeiro with 1.025 meters of altitude. the park offers kilometers of trails, mostly explored with the assistance of professional guides, as the park is very extensive, and untrained or unfamiliar visitors can easily get lost.