the journey starts at the parque lage, in the jardim botânico neighborhood.

before beginning the hike, participants can enjoy the exotic attractions that lie within the park, which includes lakes, caves, an aquarium and an acoustic tower, as well as over 140 different species of trees.

the trail up the mountain is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to colonial times, when emperor dom pedro i, opened the trail to reach the summit of corcovado.