Tijuca Forest w/ Chinese View,cascatinha Taunay,horto waterfall and parque laje
Description
The Tijuca Forest represents one of the greatest natural treasures of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Trip in Rio offers the best guides and all the conditions necessary for you to have the best experience in our marvelous city. During this trip you will get to see some of Tijuca's most famous attractions such as the Chinese view, the emperor's table and Taunay cascatinha. See wildlife and feel nature in its most beautiful and full natural beauty.
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Itinerary
Built in the early twentieth century in honor of the Chinese and imported tea cultivation in Brazil, the monument of Vista Chinesa offers a wide panorama full of green of the southern zone of Rio. The trail has easy access and is fully paved, leading to the lookout on a demanding, steep climb, but it pays off with one of the most beautiful peaks in town!
From 1856 the Botanic Garden was connected to Alto de Boa Vista by a cantilevered road, opened by influence of Baron of Bom Retiro and whose execution and maintenance was contracted to Thomas Cochrane. It records the chronicle of the age that, in this work, workers were employed "cules" brought from China (Macau) to develop the rice crop, but which, having demonstrated no ability to agriculture, were used to build the road. This region presents an astounding coincidence of Chinese presence, begun with the arrival of the tea planters of D. João VI. After the failure of this crop, according to Brazil Gerson, the Chinese would have spread "through the diapers of Tijuca." In 1844 a map of the area records a building called "Casa dos Chinas", probably a remnant of this primitive experience. This "vocation" probably explains why the City Hall (Mayor Pereira Passos, in 1903, with a project by the architect Luis Rey, in mortar copying the bamboo) built a pavilion called "Vista Chinesa", a few years later, which can still be visited. Above, a place prepared to serve as a resting place on the frequent walks of the Royal Family gained the name of Table of the Emperor.
In 1860, engineer Job de Alcântara was commissioned by the Imperial Government to construct the beautiful stone bridge, in Roman arch format, which stands in front of the Taunay Cascatinha. The highest PNT waterfall is formed by the fall of the waters of the Tijuca River, the Conde River and other tributaries. In 1817, the artist Nicolas Antoine Taunay built a small house near the cascatinha and, enchanting, immortalized the beauty of the waterfall in his pictures. He became the great host of the forest, organizing meetings for the court. The house of Taunay was demolished in 1946. On the site, the old Cascatinha restaurant was built, which is currently being prepared and refurbished to house a café and a new restaurant.
Parque Lage is located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood, in the south of Rio de Janeiro, close to attractions such as the Jardim Botânico and the Cristo Redentor. With an area of 52 hectares of forests, the space is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest and is part of the Tijuca National Park.
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Pickup Locations & Times
we do the transfer from any point of Rio de Janeiro, except in non strategic points of tourism or outside the commercial route stipulated for the day. Prefer to stay in points south of Rio de Janeiro like Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
A great spot for an quiet view of Rio. So many places in Rio to visit, this one is a bit of a hidden gem, worth the visit. Really enjoyed my time in Rio, one of the nicest and most interesting cities I have visited! Will return
Brilliant tour guide, very knowledgeable, great English, friendly and kind. Privet tour was very good he gave time to see things how we wanted without rush. Was a treat to see many different animals including monkey and birds. Definitely recomme.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility to explore at your own pace. It was a pleasure showing you around and sharing the sights, including the amazing wildlife. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm glad you had a great experience. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Safe travels!
The tour Tijuca Forest we visit the National Tijuca Forest by jeep, vista Chinese and Cascatinha Taunay Waterfall the guide Rafael Robaina very knowledgeable of history and driver Euclides the best driver even up and down those curves road was amazing outstanding and very knowledgeable of history and safe was first doing this trip. I highly recommend this tour. Just we had time to drip in water but weather was so good to take a drip. But tour was amazing. The church areas is higher than the Sugarloaf point. We Love it.
There is no zero stars allowed. We have used Viator a lot across the world and this is the first time that the tour operator did not turn up, message us or acknowledge our messages. I hope that all is well but my advice is simple - DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR OR USE THIS OPERATOR! This spoilt our last day in Rio.
First all I am sorry for this inconvinience. I never had this problem in 10 years of work. I believe you have booked the tour for all 5 stars reviews you have read. Unfornatelly I had a problem with our google calendar that have changed your tour for other date, instead of the right one. It never happened before and We made changes in our system working now with two calendars. it is important mention that after explain you what happened by message we fastly have Refunded your money back. I know that even this attitude we are not able to come back on time and fix this mistake. We wish you all the best! Sincerely, Ederson
The tour was great. First a trip to Palácio - Parque Lage. Great place for photos with Christ the redeemer on the mountain behind. Then on to Tijuca Forest. Great waterfalls and wildlife. Best of all Ederson was great guide. Engaging and enthusiastic. He had great knowledge of the area and history. He was brilliant at ensuring we got the most from the tour and keen to notice what we were interested in and adapt to our needs. Would highly recommend Ederson - he made the tour great.
That sounds like an amazing tour! Starting at Palácio - Parque Lage with Christ the Redeemer in the backdrop must have been breathtaking. Tijuca Forest sounds incredible too, with its waterfalls and wildlife. It's wonderful to hear that Ederson was such an excellent guide, being engaging, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the area and its history. His adaptability and attention to your interests definitely seem like they added a lot of value to the experience. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback about Ederson—I'm sure it'll be helpful for others looking for a great tour guide!
Great tour, Ederson made sure to show us all the parts of the rainforest and made sure we were comfortable! We got to see an extra waterfall that wasn’t on the original list. Highly recommend!
It sounds like Ederson provided an exceptional tour experience by ensuring you explored every part of the rainforest and prioritizing your comfort. Discovering an additional waterfall beyond the planned itinerary must have been a fantastic bonus! Thanks for the recommendation—his dedication to enhancing your experience is truly commendable!
Had a great time today on the Tijuca Forest tour. Ederson was a very fun and caring tour guide and I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with him!
That sounds like a fantastic experience exploring the Tijuca Forest with Ederson! Having a fun and caring tour guide can truly elevate the whole journey. Thanks for the recommendation—I'm sure others will appreciate your positive feedback about Ederson's tours!
So move on! When I see the other comments they must have gone through an excellent guide because we saw nothing of what the others showed in the comments. We saw a waterfall and a view and were shown around a dilapidated building that supposedly is a museum. Don't waste your time!
My husband and I loved this 1/2 day tour. He was so knowledgeable and let us spend as much time as we wanted at each spot thru the Tijuca Forest. The highlights were Parque Lage ( he walked us through the awesome forest & had a drink in the gorgeous old mansion) , the Chinese lookout had the most amazing view and we got to watch about 20 monkeys swinging thru the trees, Emperor's lookout, and the Cascatinha waterfall were all so beautiful!! Our tour guide was such a great guy, we had a blast!!! 😊
Dear Chrystal, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience on the 1/2 day tour! I'm thrilled to hear that both you and your husband enjoyed the excursion. It warms my heart to know that you found our tour guide knowledgeable and accommodating, allowing you to spend as much time as you wanted at each spot in the Tijuca Forest. Exploring Parque Lage and strolling through the forest, followed by a drink in the old mansion, sounds like a delightful experience. I'm glad you enjoyed the breathtaking view from the Chinese lookout and had the chance to witness about 20 monkeys swinging through the trees – what a unique and memorable sight! The Emperor's lookout and Cascatinha waterfall are indeed stunning, and I'm pleased they left a positive impression on you. It was a pleasure to have you both on the tour, and I'm delighted to hear that our guide contributed to making it a blast for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your feedback. If you ever plan to explore more, we would be honored to have you join us again. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Ederson Trip in Rio
This was a great trip. Ederson was a brilliant guide. Very knowledgeable and very pleasant. We visited all the main spots in Tijuca and also went to Parque Lage. Was lucky to see some Toucans as well. Highly recommend this tour and this company.
It's fantastic to hear that you had a great trip exploring the Tijuca Forest and its various attractions, including Chinese View, Cascatinha Taunay, Horto Waterfall, and Parque Lage. Ederson's expertise and pleasant demeanor clearly added to the overall quality of your experience. The opportunity to spot toucans must have been an exciting bonus! Your recommendation of both the tour and the company is highly appreciated and will surely be helpful for other travelers looking for an excellent experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
