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Tijuca National Park: Discover Unique Wildlife and Historical Buildings
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63 Ratings
Alto da Boa Vista
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:
1 day
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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 with preserved nature.
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Cascatinha Taunay - Biggest waterfall of the tour with 35 meters high, the hike is gonna take you to this waterfall at the very beggining or at the very last depending on the whether condition and the caracteristics of the group.
The Tour would also take you to at least 2 other waterfall where you can take a refreshing bath and a good rest. depending on the average speed of the group we can spend between 15 up to 30 min on each waterfall.
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 plants and wildlife. Together We will talk about their characteristics and their interaction with the environment.
We also promote environmental awareness and collaborate with different NGO’s working for protection and conservation of nature.
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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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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Rushmi_k
May 5, 2024
Thomas rocks and so does the tour - Thomas is the absolute best!!
His knowledge, ability to adjust the tour based on fitness, kindness and awesome routes makes him the best guide!!!!
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Filip_h
Apr 13, 2024
Perfect - It was really good and we got to learn a lot of new information about the forest and Brazil’s history :)
The fact that Thomas tailored the hike based on the people in the group made it a great experience. Would recommend!
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Rociocj5381ac
Mar 19, 2024
Beautiful experience - It is a unique experience and the guide explains things to you that you wouldn't even imagine, I loved getting to know this place. They accompany you at your pace and take very good photos. This helps you enjoy the experience 100%
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Edwena_k
Mar 12, 2024
Such a great experience! - Had the best time with Thomas! He was full of energy and was so funny, interesting in his stories and facts about the what we saw, and he customized the tour to suit what we were looking for. He was so accommodating when our Uber dropped us off at the wrong place and was so patient waiting for us. We will remember this as a highlight of our trip to Rio!
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Eatstayplaydo
Mar 7, 2024
Refreshing Forest Close to Rio - Not far from Rio is a quiet and peaceful National Park, Tijuca. Home to several waterfalls, trees, plants and animals, this spot was raw and calming. I didn’t see a monkey or a sloth, next time. Did a little hiking, saw the 300 year old tree which I walked around 3 times and made a wish, and saw a waterfall! Magical!
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Kathrynbh6124ms
Jan 12, 2024
Fantastic tour of the park, waterfalls and caves - I booked this tour with my husband and we were lucky enough to receive a private tour with Thomas as we were the only people to book that day. He realised we were keen hikers and adapted the route to suit us, so we were able to see a lot of the park, its waterfalls, and visit more than one cave. We also had time to watch some Macao prego monkeys having a snack! The tour was set at a great pace and Thomas shared his extensive knowledge of the park with us with great enthusiasm. I highly recommend visiting the park with Thomas. As well as a fantastic day, he also provided us with photos and videos afterwards and shared recommendations for our next stop in Brazil with us. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio.
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