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Tijuca National Park

Outdoor activities in Tijuca National Park

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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Rock of the Topsail

Pedra da Gávea is a monolithic mountain in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Pico da Tijuca

The highest peak in Tijuca National Park at 1,021 meters. The final ascent features 117 steps carved directly into the vertical rock face, commissioned during a visit by King Albert I of Belgium in 1920.
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Aguilhinha da Gávea

A granite peak near Pedra da Gávea used for traditional climbing. It offers views of the Atlantic coastline and the São Conrado neighborhood.
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Pico da Tijuca/Tijuca Mirim <> Archer/Cocanha

Trail junction connecting the routes between Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim, and the Archer and Cocanha peaks.
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Tijuca Mirim<>Andarai Maior

Signpost marking the trail intersection between the Tijuca Mirim and Andaraí Maior peaks.
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Tijuca Mirim 917m

Marker for the 917-meter summit of Tijuca Mirim, a smaller peak adjacent to Pico da Tijuca.
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Pico da Tijuca | Tijuca Mirim | Saida

Directional marker for the access points and exit routes leading toward Pico da Tijuca and Tijuca Mirim.
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Entrada Cachoeira das Almas

Entrance point for the trail leading to the Cachoeira das Almas waterfall.
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base da via Lionel Terray

Starting point for the classic Lionel Terray climbing route on the face of Pedra da Gávea, named after the prominent French mountaineer.
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CE2K - Sport Climbing Crag

A dedicated sport climbing area within the forest featuring multiple bolted routes for practice and training.
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Campo Escola 2000

An outdoor climbing school and practice cliff offering various routes for sport climbing.
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Janela do Céu

A natural rock opening on Pedra da Gávea that provides a framed scenic view of the ocean and the surrounding forest.
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Gruta dos Morcegos

One of the largest caves in the park, formed by massive granite boulders and known for its resident bat colonies.
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Gruta do Papagaio

A small cave located near the base of Pico do Papagaio, typical of the granite block formations found in the Tijuca massif.
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Gruta dos Morcegos

A cave entrance formed by granite blocks, part of the extensive cave systems located within the forest's interior.
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Gruta Bernardo de Oliveira

A rock shelter cave situated along the forest trails, named after a local explorer.
Rock of the Topsail
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Pico da Tijuca
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Aguilhinha da Gávea

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