Tijuca National Park, National park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The protected forest area spans 3,958 hectares of mountainous terrain and contains numerous hiking trails leading to elevated viewpoints across Rio de Janeiro.
The reforestation initiative of 1861 under Emperor Pedro II involved planting over 100,000 trees to combat water shortages caused by coffee plantation deforestation.
The Christ the Redeemer statue, completed in 1931, stands at the summit of Corcovado Mountain within the park boundaries at 710 meters above sea level.
Visitors can access multiple entrance points throughout the park, with guided tours available daily from 8 AM to 5 PM through established hiking paths.
The park functions as a natural temperature regulator for Rio de Janeiro, reducing the city's average temperature by approximately 9 degrees Celsius.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1961
Elevation above the sea: 538 m
Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade
Email: parnatijuca@icmbio.gov.br
Website: https://icmbio.gov.br/parnatijuca
GPS coordinates: -22.95944,-43.27778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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