many of them
can be found in the
parque estadual da serra da tiririca
ecological reserve, which spans an impressive 3,568 hectors and
circles the city.
the mountains of
niterói tend to be
smaller in size, than those found within rio de janeiro,
however, what they lack in size they make up for in
rich
ecosystems, which continue to thrive in the more tranquil
surroundings.
some of the most popular peaks in the city, include
the morro das andorinhas, one of the smallest hills at
196 meters above sea level, whilst
pedra do elefante is the
highest and most famous in the region, reaching an impressive 412 meters.