Tijuca, Residential district in North Zone, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The neighborhood extends across urban and forested areas, featuring residential buildings, commercial centers, and the central Praça Saéz Peña square.
During the early colonial period, Tijuca functioned as coffee plantations before transforming into a residential area for Portuguese immigrants and military families.
The district maintains three prominent samba schools: Salgueiro, Imperio da Tijuca, and Unidos da Tijuca, which participate in Rio's carnival competitions.
The area connects to Rio's transportation network through multiple subway stations and bus lines, making it accessible from different parts of the city.
The Tijuca Forest within the district ranks as the third largest urban forest globally, offering hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Location: Tijuca
GPS coordinates: -22.92550,-43.25210
Latest update: May 31, 2025 05:54
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