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

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

• Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch
• The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
• The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
• Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue
• Rio Sunset Tour Including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Cathedral and Selaron

There's no fee to visit Tijuca National Park, but you will need to pay to participate in many of the activities on offer, including climbing and rappelling. However, many of the best activities available in the park are free, from hiking to birdwatching to cooling off in waterfalls.

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.