Tijuca Forest, World's Largest Urban Rainforest
The Iguaçu National Forest Park covers several urban areas. The entrance to the park is located at Estada da Cascatina 850, Alto da Boa Vista
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Introduction
The Tijuca National Park is located in the Tijuca district and covers an area of 32 square kilometers, making it one of the unique tropical rainforests of Rio de Janeiro. It used to be part of the Quiquirim Atlantic Rainforest, but human activities such as deforestation have left this area as the only surviving rainforest. As the largest urban tropical rainforest in the world, the Tijuca forest was artificially planted in the 19th century to protect the local water supply. The word "Tijuca" comes from the Tupi language, meaning wetland, referring to the Tijuca swamp lake within the Tijuca district. The forest is home to a variety of plants and animals, including many endemic or endangered species. In 1991, the Tijuca National Park was declared a national park and is now a prime location for observing tropical rainforest landscapes and wildlife. Address The Iguaçu National Forest Park covers several urban areas. The entrance to the park is located at Estada da Cascatina 850, Alto da Boa Vista
Transportation Metro: Transfer to the bus to Barra da Tijuca at Saens Peña station, and get off at Alta da Boa Vista station.
