Adventure and History Tijuca Forest Hike

In this Tijuca Forest tour circuit, you will visit a variety of attractions at Tijuca Forest National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. In a walk of almost 4 miles, you'll hike along trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee plantations. During the hike, you'll learn the history and curiosities of Tijuca National Park, the largest replanted urban forest in the world.
Along the circuit, you'll visit Cascatinha Taunay (the largest waterfall in the National Park), the Mayrink Chapel (built in 1850), the Cova da Onça Suspension Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest, and the Bat's Grotto (Gruta dos Morcegos, the largest gneiss cave in Brazil).
After the ascending hike, you'll have the chance to cool off in a waterfall (Baronesa Cascade), and then start the journey back passing the former residence of Barão d'Escragnolle, one of the park's managers in the past. You'll see the Esquilos Restaurant and also the Wallace Fountain, made in France in 1870, a gift from the English philanthropist Richard Wallace to Brazil with a sculpture representing Goodness, Charity, Sobriety, and Simplicity.
Please Note: This three-hour hike is rated as MODERATE. You will hike 3.8 miles and gain 1,469 feet in elevation.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours