Tijuca National Park (Parque Nacional da Tijuca) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Tijuca National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch

• Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

• The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

• A Day in Rio – City Tour

• Rio's Best – Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral, and More

Admission to Tijuca National Park is free, but there is an admission fee to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Hill. Admission tickets to the statue cost 60 reais for adults and 33 reais for children and seniors; children under 6 are free.

Yes, Tijuca National Park is worth visiting. If it's your first time in Rio de Janeiro, don't miss the city's most notable attraction: the Christ the Redeemer statue, located within Tijuca National Park. For the full experience, take some time to explore the UNESCO–listed park along the way. Whether you ride the scenic Corcovado Train up to the statue, go hiking and wildlife-watching in the rainforest, or venture off-road on a Jeep tour and swim beneath hidden waterfalls, a local guide will show you all the most memorable spots.

Per one customer who booked the Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch, "This was an interesting tour! We had a great guide who spoke three languages, and he told us lots of facts and stories about the history of Rio, including stories of the Tijuca area, the mountains, the kings and the indigenous people of Brazil, and the influence from other countries. We had a bright sunny day, and we were very lucky with the weather! We saw the statue on a very clear day! We had blue sky early and a lovely, clear day throughout! All our stops along the way went well. [...]"

Some of the main attractions in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park (Parque Nacional da Tijuca) include beautiful waterfalls, such as Taunay, Gabriela, and Diamantina; the 19th-century Mayrink Chapel; and several caves, like the Gruta Luís Fernandes, Gruta Belmiro, and Gruta Paulo e Virgínia.

To get to Tijuca National Park from Rio de Janeiro, you must travel by car or take a guided tour that provides transportation. There is no public transportation to the park. By car, take Rua Jardim Botânico two blocks past the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico).

The best hiking trails in Tijuca National Park include the trail to Pico da Tijuca, which, at 3,350 feet (1,021 meters) offers the highest panoramic views of Rio. Another worthwhile route is the steep and challenging Bico do Papagaio trail, which leads to the Parrot’s Beak peak.

Yes, Tijuca National Park is generally safe for tourists. However, you should practice the usual precautions, such as keeping valuables out of sight. In general, it’s a good rule not to hike alone, so you may wish to book a guided tour if traveling solo.

Some of the wildlife species you can see in Tijuca National Park include brown howler monkeys, South American coati, crab-eating racoons, capybara, bearded capuchin, and brown-throated sloths. In addition, the park is home to more than 200 species of birds, including parrots and woodpeckers.

No, you cannot camp overnight in Tijuca National Park. Camping or any kind of overnight stay in the park is prohibited to protect the environment and ensure visitor safety. However, the surrounding area has plenty of accommodation options if you would like to stay nearby.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Tijuca National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Rio de Janeiro:

• Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor)

• Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar)

• Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón)

• Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Sebastiao)

• Santa Teresa (Barrio Santa Teresa)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Rio de Janeiro.