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Tijuca National Park

National Park · Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Area 40 km²
Time zone America/Sao_Paulo
Official website www.icmbio.gov.br/parnatijuca/
Tijuca National Park

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Tijuca National Park: The Absolute Essentials

Tijuca National Park, one of the world's largest urban forests, protects a diverse ecosystem of Atlantic Rainforest within Rio de Janeiro. This selection features the 710-meter Corcovado mountain topped by the Art Deco Christ the Redeemer statue, alongside historic sites like the 19th-century Mesa do Imperador and the Oscar Niemeyer-designed Casa das Canoas. Visitors can explore the 1808-established Botanical Garden, hike to granite peaks like Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, or discover secluded waterfalls and the Vista Chinesa gazebo.

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Rio's Hidden Gems

Explore Rio de Janeiro's diverse landscapes beyond the famous beaches. The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden showcases thousands of tropical species and historic imperial palms, while Tijuca National Park offers trails through one of the world's largest urban rainforests. The Chinese Belvedere provides a panoramic view of the coastline from a pagoda-style gazebo, and Apothecary's Square features preserved neo-colonial architecture in a secluded courtyard. For adventurers, the 842-meter granite monolith of Pedra da Gávea presents a challenging hike with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the city's jagged peaks.

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Peaks and Viewpoints

Tijuca National Park contains a diverse range of granite peaks and observation points within one of the world's largest urban forests. This list features the 1,021-meter Pico da Tijuca, the park's highest summit, alongside the monolithic Pedra da Gávea and the iconic Corcovado mountain. Visitors can explore the 1903 Chinese-style gazebo at Vista Chinesa or hike to points like Pedra Bonita, known for its hang-gliding ramp. These sites offer panoramic views of Guanabara Bay, the Atlantic coastline, and Rio de Janeiro’s urban landscape.

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Waterfalls and Nature Escapes

This collection explores the lush Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, primarily within the Tijuca National Park, one of the world's largest urban forests. It features diverse natural landmarks ranging from the 35-meter Cascatinha Taunay to the secluded Cachoeira do Horto. The list highlights the region's rich biodiversity and history, including the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden with its iconic Imperial Palms and the 1920s architecture of Parque Lage, all set against the backdrop of dense rainforest and granite peaks.

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Sacred Sites of Significance

This collection highlights diverse religious sites located within and around the Tijuca National Park region. The list includes 19th-century structures like the Mayrink Chapel, known for its Portinari artwork, and the Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, situated within the pedestal of the Christ the Redeemer statue. These sites represent a range of faiths, including Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Hindu, and Taoist traditions, many of which are integrated into the lush Atlantic Forest landscape of Rio de Janeiro.

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Landmarks and Monuments

This collection features the world-renowned Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and Oscar Niemeyer's Casa das Canoas, a masterpiece of modern architecture integrated into the forest landscape. The list also includes several 19th-century ruins, such as Fazenda Von Mocke and Humaitá, which remain as vestiges of the region's coffee-planting history before the reforestation of Tijuca National Park. Additional monuments include tributes to historical figures and cultural deities.

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Rio's Outdoor Adventures

Tijuca National Park features a vast network of trails, granite peaks, and caves within the world's largest urban forest. This collection focuses on high-altitude landmarks like Pico da Tijuca, the park's highest point at 1,021 meters, and the monolithic Pedra da Gávea. It includes technical climbing sites such as Campo Escola 2000 and the Lionel Terray route, alongside unique geological formations like the Gruta dos Morcegos and the scenic Janela do Céu rock window.

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Tijuca National Park — Map

Tijuca National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–34°
  • 21° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 19°–34°
  • 21° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–32°
  • 21° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 16°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° · extremes 13°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 12°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° · extremes 11°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 24° · extremes 11°–30°
  • 15° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° · extremes 13°–32°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–33°
  • 18° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–32°
  • 19° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 20° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
188
Electricity
Type C / Type N
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+55
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Tours & Activities

Christ the Redeemer
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Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
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