the national forest sights are open to public visitation - however, each will have their own rules and regulations to manage visitation, as well as agencies to grant research permits.

due to rio de janeiro's prime location, with a sublime tropical climate, there are a number of protected national forests within the state, each with their own character, and natural attractions. 

famous worldwide is rio's tijuca florest, but not less impressive are the forests making up the parque da pedra branca, and the floresta do mendanha.