Hike through history, discover waterfalls, and feel the soul of the Rain Forest in the heart of Rio.
What you'll do
Join us at Alto da Boa Vista to begin your journey into Tijuca National Park. Our experience starts just 5 minutes into the hike, where you’ll encounter the magnificent Taunay Waterfall, the park’s most famous cascade with its 35m free fall.
From there, we’ll embark on a 30-minute hike, discovering historical sites and remarkable examples of the native and exotic flora that define the stunning scenery of the Park. After reaching the Visitors Center, we’ll continue for 40 minutes alongside a small river until we find the Cachoeira das Almas. Here, we’ll relax, allowing time to enjoy the place and truly feel the Rain Forest. The trail is easy and accessible to all ages, with no major difficulties, only some bits of humid and slippery soil.
Our return journey takes a slightly different path, offering the opportunity to visit a historical ruin of a coffee plantation property. If we’re lucky, we might even encounter some local species of the area’s fauna.
This hiking circuit was built to cater to all ages, regardless of your experience.
Where you'll be
We’ll meet at Praça Afonso Viseu – Alto da Boa Vista
We will visit the Tijuca Forest in the Sector A of the Tijuca National Park. The Forest is located in the mountains, connecting the North, South, and West Zones of the city.
Itinerary
- 08:00 – Meet & Greet at Praça Afonso Viseu, Alto da Boa Vista
- 08:05 – Arrive at Taunay Waterfall
- 08:10 – Start the hike towards the Visitors Center
- 09:00 – Hike to Cachoeira das Almas
- 10:00 – Relax and enjoy Cachoeira das Almas
- 11:00 – Start hiking back on a different path, visiting ruins, views, flora & fauna
- 12:30 – Back to the meeting point
- 13:00 – End of experience
What's Included
- Certified tour guide (Portuguese, Spanish, English)
- Adventure Tourism Insurance
- First Aid kit
What to Bring
All participants must bring:
- Water and snacks (no food available inside the park)
- Suitable footwear: trainers or hiking boots (no flip-flops, please)
- Comfortable clothes
- Personal medication (e.g., pain killer, antihistamine, asthma spray)
- Repellent
- Swimsuit and a small sarong or towel (optional, for relaxing at the waterfalls)
- Spare clothes (optional)
- All your good vibes!
Important Information
- Transport can be included. Please contact us to request costs. Transport covers the South Zone of Rio (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Lagoa, Botafogo and surroundings)
- This experience is not recommended for people with heart conditions, back problems, or any serious illnesses
- This hike can be done under a rainy day. Unless we have a serious storm, the activity will happen on schedule
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time with full refund
- Cancellations made after 24 hours before the start time will not be refunded
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