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Willettsworld Says: I think it's called this but I can't be sure. Anyway, it's on the main road that takes you up the mountain in the forest.
Cascatinha de Taunay (waterfall)
Willettsworld Says: The forest has several waterfalls, of which the 35m high Cascatinha de Taunay is the most spectacular. It's located near the entrance and there's a restaurant/toliets nearby.
Willettsworld Says: To escape the noise and busyness of Rio I recommend coming here. Surrounding Corcovado is the dense, tropical Tijuca Forest which is 120 sq km of jungle right on Rio's doorstep. Once part of a Brazilian nobleman's estate, it's studded with exotic trees and thick jungle vines...
janaina Says: The idea of what you see from the Chinese Belvedere(from where you have 13 scenic views..)is how it's almost theatrical to be in a rainforest in this South America metropolis-the heart of a jungle and the heart of a concrete jungle !!
janaina Says: The one what impressed more is certainly "Cascatinha Taunay",a 30 metter waterfall,formed by the cachoeira River.
janaina Says: As this place is the closest of a rainforest you will find in Rio,the fauna & flora is diversity too.According to the Botanic Foundation,here there are 200 types of Bromelias,4 species of Orchids,Sagui,Spider and Golden monkeys,2 types of miniature parrots,etc..Be on the...
janaina Says: The park is part of the city,naturally the accomodations will be in Rio.Ask the concierge about guided trips to the forest & park in Tijuca.
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The most famous restaurant in the area is "Esquilo"(the squirrel),but I can't personally recomend it as I never ate there!
It's in the middle of the park,and usually,it looks full!
Updated Oct 18, 2002
Willettsworld Says: I didn't take this as I chose to walk up, but there are jeeps that take you up to the top of the forest mountain and around the small twisty roads. They leave from the car park near the entrance.
Willettsworld Says: To get to Floresta da Tijuca, take the metro to Saens Pena and then take a bus going to Barra da Tijuca. It's best to let the driver know that you wish to get off at Tijuca. I said "Tijuca" to some of the passengers and they let me know when to get off.
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I never tryed but I heard that off-road trips became popular in this area!
The jeep tours stop at the picturesque and historic points throughoutthe forest,and the drivers are professional guides.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Hanggliders hotest point is here,you can see them at Pedra Bonita everyday!
Once in Rio,you will understand why hiking is part of the "Cariocas" life,people like to walk to move around!
One of the best hikings is through the Tijuca Park,but you need to know where you are going though,it's so huge that once in a while,people get lost here!
Written Oct 18, 2002
janaina Says: Polution,littering,creation of new poverty neighbourhoods,acid rain are some examples of the obvious dangers when a National Park is so close to a big city!
CLIMATE & BEST TIME FOR VISITATION
janaina Says: Generally,the climate is tropical,and is humid and rainy during the winter.The park is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00,tickets around 5,00 reais.The vegetation is a tipical Atlantic Forest flora,the fauna is in extremelly high danger,and many kinds of mamals cannot be found...
THE REMAINS OF A HUGE FOREST..
janaina Says: I just had a quick research at the web about the Atlantic Coastal Forest in Rio,and there was a picture of it from 1900 and nowadays!It's shocking how it became almost nothing!In this article I also read that the actual forest keeps the city about 5 celsius cooler than if...
janaina Says: 20 kilometers from the city center,the National Park was declared by UNESCO as Mankind's Biosphere Reserve.
janaina Says: Paineiras,a strecht of road leading to the Statue of Christ,which is closed to vehicles traffic on weekends,and is relished as a winding,verdant playground,is perfect for strolling or jogging!
WALK BY YOURSELF OR HAVE A GUIDED TOUR
janaina Says: The park has options from ecological to cultural tourism.You can have an English language guided walks as well,or buy a map at the entrance and do some independent explorations,thru the waterfalls,ruins,forests,breathing fresh air and having a splendid sightseeing!The city...
IF YOU ARE USED TO RIO'S VIEWS..
I had a "turbo-trip" to my parents in the beggining of the month in Rio! My cousin Henrique's birthday was the reaso,because when none of my parents,sisters or brothers can be in mine,he always take...
Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Rio's rainforest
To escape the noise and busyness of Rio I recommend coming here. Surrounding Corcovado is the dense, tropical Tijuca Forest which is 120 sq km of jungle rainforest right on Rio's doorstep. Once part...
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