Tijuca National Park: Discover Unique Wildlife and Historical Buildings

Explore the historical circuit of Tijuca National Park with certified tour guides. Discover ancient buildings, diverse wildlife, and promote environmental awareness.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Anyone visiting Rio de Janeiro cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty of the Tijuca National Park.
    After all, this environmental conservation unit has 39.58 km², covering different regions of the city and creating a huge green area that is a real refuge for those who want to quickly leave the city and get in touch…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee to Tijuca National Park included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

We are certified tour guides with many years of experience on the Parque Nacional da Tijuca.
On this particular trail we will visit the historical circuit, where Brazilians in the past used to grow coffee and raised livestock. We still can see some of the ancient buildings of that time during the hike.
Along the trail, hikers can enjoy a wide variety of…

Location
Estr. da Cascatinha, 300
Estrada da Cascatinha
There is an entrance to the park, easy to locate by a sign of the Tijuca National Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Companion12303140206
Oct 19, 2024
Fun exploration activity - Really beautiful hike with caves and waterfalls. Great opportunities were awesome photos. Decently difficult hike that can be customized based on your activity level. The guide was informative and offered walking sticks, which were helpful. Definitely bring bug spray. The beginning of the park has a lot of mosquitoes, but the vast majority was fine.
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Joseph_l
Oct 19, 2024
Excellent Guide and Excellent Tour ! - Thomas is an excellent guide with more than enough info to share with you about Tijuca. The walk throughout the park was very eye opening and fun. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who loves a good time in nature
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Olivia_l
Sep 24, 2024
10/10 recommend - Thomas was an amazing hike tour guide! From the very start, he made the entire experience unforgettable. He not only led us through the beautiful trails of Rio de Janeiro, but also shared the rich history behind the city, adding a whole new layer of appreciation for the landscape. His knowledge about the local plants was incredible—he pointed out so many unique species along the way, explaining their significance and uses in the ecosystem. Thomas’s enthusiasm and passion for nature were contagious, making the hike both educational and fun. We left the trail feeling inspired and grateful for such a well-rounded adventure. Highly recommend Thomas for anyone looking to explore Rio to the fullest!
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Jonathanvw6240se
Aug 21, 2024
RECOMMENDED !! - The ride was amazing, exceeded my expectations. SUPER RECOMMENDED. We had a great time!!! Amazing places took us, the truth very but very happy. When we return we will hire them again!!
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Isaurad2022
Aug 9, 2024
Tijuca National Park tour - Take a nature walk in Rio! Tomas was a great guide and very informative in regards to the national park. He informed us on the plants, animals and location. We got to see a monkey and several birds. We made a pit stop at the waterfall and cave. Also, got to see locals rock climbing and being Tomas expertise stopped to give them pointers. It was fun to watch. Finally, he was also a great photographer. Let him snap your photos his camera is great quality. It was about a 10k loop. Highly recommend it!
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Kimberley_o
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent hike - Thomas is an excellent guide. He contacted us in advance and gave us information on what to pack, which was much appreciated. In addition, he is super knowledgeable about the rainforest and was able to adapt the difficulty and speed of the hike to the fitness level of our group. He also gave great restaurant recommendations for the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend!
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Fernandodk3228vi
Jun 13, 2024
Tijuca National Park - Incredible experience - Thomas Arias is a unique person. Bearer of unique kindness, attention and empathy. In addition to his heart of gold and all the peace he conveys, he knows every little space on the tours he offers. I learn a lot, every time, about nature, climbing, forest animals, sustainability… about what it means to do what you love. Thom was born to guide and he does it with public love. I am a great admirer of the work offered by EcotuRio and the unique experience of getting to know Rio guided by Thom!
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Patricia_a
Jun 10, 2024
The best way to explore Tijuca! - Thomas is an excellent guide with lots of knowledge about the history and ecology of Tijuca. He tailored the tour for our small group and always made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the hike. He’s a lot of fun, energetic, and engaging!
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Travelinggratitude
May 25, 2024
The best guide ever - We thought Thomas was wonderful. It was a great hike and very informative. We had a great time even though it was raining and he is just the best!!
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Greatwhitecloud
May 5, 2024
Thomas knows his stuff with compassion and passion - This was so fab! I've done the food, the samba, the beaches, and enough caipirinhas to make me worry about my blood glucose level... what I needed was some nature. And Thomas provided. His passion and enthusiasm are infectious. His explanations of the local flaura and fauna but also the area's history are illuminating. His ability to judge the group and create a tailored visit must be unique. The photos he took are precious. QYou are in safe hands.
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From $61
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).