Tijuca National Park

The National Park of Rio de Janeiro or the Tijuca Forest became the Tijuca National Park, on February 8, 1967. It is a part of the Atlantic Forest biome. Till the mid-17th century, the forest was pristine. Then, it was discovered by the Indians, who stayed at the shore of the ocean and survived by hunting, fishing, and planting cassava.Various viewpoints in the park are Vista Chinese, View of the Admiral, Mirante Dona Marta, and Painswick. You would be able to enjoy the bird's eye views of the Parrot Peak, Tijuca Peak, Pedra Bonita, and Pedra da Gávea. Besides hiking in the forest, you may also enjoy waterfall baths, and picnicking in the calm and clean environment of the rainforest. You may also tour the forest via a helicopter flight.