Urban rainforest with waterfalls, caves, and city vistas






















| Santa Teresa - Estr. da Cascatinha, 850, Estrada das Paineiras, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil Get directions

"The largest urban forest in the world, located in the North Zone of Rio, offering lavish nature with toucans and monkeys."
"A protected urban rainforest offering waterfalls, caves, and knockout vistas within the metropolitan area; it provides both adrenaline-fueled activities and accessible hiking options that showcase the area's dramatic, green landscape." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Join a guided e-bike tour through Tijuca National Park, exploring scenic routes and vistas in Rio de Janeiro."

"Mercedes Bleth's experience in this e-bike tour highlights the lack of crowds at the vistas. Stefano Glauco guides through empty forest routes, including the 2016 Olympic cycling route, offering extraordinary views and a blissful environment filled with birds and bugs."

"The Santa Teresa and Tijuca National Park E-bike Tour, led by guide Stefano, offers a unique experience to explore Rio de Janeiro's rainforest. The tour, which can last either three or five hours based on the group's preference, allows participants to cover significant ground, including the 2016 Olympic cycling route, and enjoy the natural beauty and views of Rio's rainforest. The tour is praised for its immersive nature experience and has garnered five-star ratings on Airbnb."