Further, the cast expanse of Serra da Tiririca state park contains hiking and climbing hotspots such as Alto Mourăo and Morro das Andorinhas, combining amazing views with rich vegetation and, aside from offering trails with spectacular views, in 1992 the park was named world biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
Annual events in Niterói, have reached a level of organization and promotion in recent years that was unseen as recently as a decade ago - contributing factors include the growth of tourism and population in the Guanabara Bay area, and the formation of organizations that put together new projects and helps to divulge existing ones.
