spanning nearly 4000 hectors, and representing seven percent of the entire territory of the city, the parque national da tijuca includes the world's largest urban rainforests and one of the most important geological areas of the rio de janeiro.

filled with natural wonders, as well as some of the best recreational facilities anywhere in the world, the parque national da tijuca offers an abundance of activities, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country.

owing to the outstanding geography of the park, and its colossal size, a great range of mountains, hills and peaks within the park are available for visitation, and offering numerous challenges for those hoping to conquer them.