Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

"Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Rio's... " a Parque Nacional da Tijuca Travel Page by Willettsworld

Search:
Home » South America » Brazil » Estado do Rio de Janeiro » Parque Nacional da Tijuca » Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Rio's rainforest - Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Brazil

"Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Rio's... " a Parque Nacional da Tijuca Travel Page by Willettsworld

See the Entire Parque Nacional da Tijuca Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


Willettsworld   
"Don't listen to what they say. Go see." ~ Chinese proverb


Real Name: Glyn Willett
Lives In: Welwyn Garden City, UK
Member Since: Apr 22, 2005
VT Rank: 273

 

Page Views: 2,708            Last Visit to Parque Nacional da Tijuca: February, 2005      

Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Rio's rainforest

by Willettsworld - last update: Oct 7, 2005

Cascatinha de Taunay
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 of a Brazilian nobleman's estate, it's studded with exotic trees and thick jungle vines and is ideal to take a strol around. The forest has several waterfalls, of which the 35m high Cascatinha de Taunay is the most spectacular, and trails that can take you up to several peaks the highest of which is Pico da Tijuca at 1012m.

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Willettsworld's Parque Nacional da Tijuca Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 9
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for Willettsworld about Parque Nacional da Tijuca

About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.