further, the cast expanse of serra da tiririca state park contains hiking and climbing hotspots such as alto mourão, pedra do elefante, and morro das andorinhas, combining amazing views with rich vegetation - and, aside from offering trails with spectacular views,  in 1992 the parque estadual da serra da tiririca - peset was also named world biosphere reserve by unesco.

while niterói 's beaches may not have the name recognition of ipanema or copacabana, are world-class all the same.

however, not all beaches are created equal, and when planning a day at the beach in niterói it is important to keep in mind which activities are preferred so as to pick the most appropriate location.