Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
In this activity we will take a complete tour of the largest reforested forest in the world, Tijuca National Park.
We will visit several places such as Christ the Redeemer, Sectors A and B of the Tijuca Forest, roads reminiscent of the Empire, the Emperor’s Table, Chinese View and Botanical Garden.
We will learn about the native flora and fauna, as well as the history and importance of reforestation of the Tijuca Forest.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In this activity we will take a complete tour of the largest reforested forest in the world, Tijuca National Park.
We will visit several places such as Christ the Redeemer, Sectors A and B of the Tijuca Forest, roads reminiscent of the Empire, the Emperor’s Table, Chinese View and Botanical Garden.
We will learn about the native flora and fauna, as well as the history and importance of reforestation of the Tijuca Forest.
Itinerary
The Tijuca Forest Mountain Bike Tour lasts all day and we will start at the entrance of Sector A of Tijuca National Park, a very important place for the history of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, there you will learn about the reforestation project launched by the last one. Emperor of Brazil.
After visiting Sector A of Tijuca National Park we will follow a very old route, with several views and lookouts to the Wonderful City, at the end we will reach Corcovado and visit the Statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Then you will continue cycling through the lush Tijuca Forest as you climb to the Emperor’s Table and Chinese View. The route is not very steep, but once at the top, you will have the best view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon with Christ the Redeemer in front of you.
The last stretch of the Tijuca Forest Mountain Bike Tour is the fastest stretch and considered downhill, we will go straight to the Botanical Garden, another of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro.
Stop At:
• Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
• Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
• Emperor’s Table, Rua Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 21043-080 Brazil
• Vista Chinesa, Estrada Dona Castorina Parque Nacional Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-320 Brazil
• Jardim Botanico, Jardim Botanico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
