Tijuca Forest
Tijuca National Park is a protected natural area in and surrounding Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the world's largest urban forest, whose dense woodlands blanket many of Rio's scenic mountain peaks, including iconic landmarks like Corcovado, the mountain capped by Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer statue.- Forest
- …lies at an elevation of around 340 metres (1,100 feet)
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado.
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus…
3½ km east of Tijuca Forest
Corcovado
Corcovado is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
3½ km east of Tijuca Forest
Suburbs in the Area
Discover Alto da Boa Vista and Gávea.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tijuca Forest
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Latitude
-22.963° or 22° 57′ 47″ south
Longitude
-43.245° or 43° 14′ 42″ west
Open location code
589R2QP3+RX
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