importantly, both trails have periodic access points that connect to paved roads, so that it is possible to explore each track a portion at a time, over several days.

Also along the circuit are the cavesof belmiroand luís fernandes, honoring the men who worked on the reforestation of parque da tijuca, and the gruta do morcego(Cave of the Bats, or bat-cave), with a depth of nearly 300 ft formed by a massive fracture.            

Many different tour companies offer guided tours along several circuits in the Park, in addition to the breathtaking helicopter ride around the Christ the Redeemer statue and corcovado mountain, taking off from nearby mirante dona marta.