one of the most popular caves in the city, is the
enchanting gruta do morcego, which is translated as 'bat cave'. ideally located, in the exotic
tijuca forest, the gruta do morcego cave is
recognized as the second largest gneiss cave in brazil, with a
huge hollow space hiding behind the small opening in the
rock face.
due to its size, and its rich
abundance of wildlife, such as
insects, arachnids, and mollusks, the gruta do morcego is often
visited by students, interested in geology and geography.