Pedra Bonita and Gávea mountains, Rio de Janeiro

BBC TravelMay 17, 2024

Tijuca National Park: The fight to rewild the world's largest urban forest

Rio de Janeiro is home to the sprawling Tijuca forest (Credit: Alamy) After the forest was decimated by colonial plantations, an ambitious rewilding programme is now aiming to ensure the survival of ...

Mountains overlooking the beach, part of Tijuca National Park.

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Tijuca National ParkSightDivided into three sectors: Tijuca Forest, Carioca, and Pedra Bonita/Gávea.
Cristo RedentorAttractionWorld wonder located in the Carioca sector of Tijuca National Park.
Pedra Bonita and Gávea mountainsSightMountains overlooking the beach, part of Tijuca National Park.
Tijuca PeakSightThe city's highest point, located in Tijuca Forest.
Parque LageParkA 19th-century palace from which to hike to Cristo Redentor.
Project RefaunaPlaceConservation organization reintroducing species to Tijuca Forest.
Cascatinha Taunay waterfallSightA gushing waterfall within Tijuca National Park.

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Pedra Bonita and Gávea mountains

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Tijuca National Park: The fight to rewild the world's largest urban forest