Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour
Overview
Rio has a rainforest inside the city limits. The Tijuca Forest, which covers the mountains behind the beaches, was replanted by hand from the 1860s on old coffee plantations and is now a national park of Atlantic Forest, waterfalls and viewpoints.
You climb into the hills in an open-top jeep with a guide who knows where to look for coatis, marmosets and toucans. Stops usually include the Vista Chinesa, a pagoda-style pavilion with views over the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, Ipanema and Sugarloaf; the Cascatinha Taunay waterfall; and the little 19th-century Mayrink Chapel. There's time for a short walk on a forest trail.
Many tours finish at São Conrado beach, where hang-gliders and paragliders land after their flights from the peaks above. Pickup is in the morning, and you're back at your hotel in time for lunch.
Highlights
- Open-top jeep ride into the Tijuca Forest
- Vista Chinesa viewpoint over the lagoon and Ipanema
- Cascatinha Taunay waterfall
- Look for coatis, monkeys and toucans
- Watch hang-gliders land at São Conrado
What's included
- Pickup from hotels in central areas
- Open-top jeep with driver
- English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips
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Frequently asked questions
Coatis and marmosets are often seen, and toucans sometimes. Sightings are never guaranteed in the wild.
Comfortable shoes for the short trail, insect repellent and a light rain jacket, as showers are common in the forest.
