the most popular access point to the park is in the neighborhood of alto da boa vista - with an entrance at praça afonso vizeu, this access point is near waterfalls, easy trails, pic-nic areas, the mayrink chapel, the visitors' center, and the spectacular mirante of boa vista, a city landmark in itself.

from the northern zone of rio, in the district of tijuca access is through rua conde de bonfim that becomes avenida edson passos - near the subway station Saens Peña.

from the popular santa teresa, the famous artistic and bohemian hill-side neighborhood in the center of rio, rua almirante alexandrino and estrada do sumaré give access to the park.