Experience Rio through the eyes of a Local. Eco Tourism which positively uplifts Rio de Janeiro through sustainable tourism and education.
Experimente o Rio através dos olhos de um Gringo e Carioca. Eco Turismo que eleva positivamente o Rio de Janeiro por meio do turismo sustentável e da educação.
Floresta da Tijuca is always a good choice after some days of rain or on a hot summer day to cool off! Come and enjoy this unforgettable experience with our team here at @experience.rio 👊🇧🇷
Experience description Let's visit up to a half dozen waterfalls, see some beautiful wilderness and wildlife + caves. And only 15/30 minutes away from Copacabana, inside the city limits! Making the Tijuca Forest an impressive feat based in an urban world!
• Starts/ends at 7/8AM-1/2pm. We visit 4/5 waterfalls, 3 easy hikes (15mins) + 1 moderate hike (45mins). *We can start earlier or later depending on advanced requests*
Waterfalls Tuany, Diamantina, Almas, Horto waterfall circuit.
Caves Archer & Morcegos
Wildlife Tucans, Monkeys, various bird species, Quati, Snakes, Crabs, Amphibius life, Sloths, and more. *Remember there is no guaranteed sightings in the park*
Educational aspects We teach about the parks history from its inception to current day. Plantlife & theie medicinal purposes to tree and plant identification of the parks native species.
*On the tour you will be provided ID books & binoculars to identify any birds, plants and flowers*
Tour includes Water, guides, cooler w/ice, and pick up/ drop off at your hotel/airbnb (South Zone/West Zone) Max 4P. 350brl PP. *larger groups please inquire first*
Physical requirements Must have some level of physical ability for moderate hikes 2/5km. Not recommended for those with knee issues or asthma. (Any concerns please inquire first).
Kid Friendly? YES, our tours are excellent for children and young adults who are active and enjoy nature. Plently of great educational experiences and wildlife which are perfect for children/youth.
Can you customize the tour? Absolutely! We offer a set tour however we can and often change the route/Itinerary. Some tourists prefer more intense/hard hikes in areas further isolated from the main areas in the park. Just send an inquiry!
In 1961, Tijuca Forest was declared a national forest, but did you know that the forest was completely barren due to farming, logging, and coffee in the 1700s. This led the city into a severe drought and doubts about its very existence and future! In 1861, Emperor Pedro II of Brazil forced various enslaved persons at the time to replant over 100,000 trees in the surrounding areas, which has now become known as the Tijuca national park. This continued for nearly a decade and stopped around 1870.
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Did you know the Tijuca Forest is the smallest national park in Brasil (4,800) hectares! And it's the most visited national park with over 4,000,000 visitors a year.
Experience Rio connects you with awesome locals. don't get stuck in tourist traps and fast tourism!
Hang out with your guides. Hit the streets, visit the beaches and immerse yourself in the Carioca culture. Create new friendships and invest your money locally while helping these tourist communities thrive.
Be a Carioca. Be Rio!
O Experience Rio conecta você com locais incríveis. não fique preso em armadilhas para turistas e turismo rápido!
Saia com seus guias. Vá às ruas, visite as praias e mergulhe na cultura carioca. Crie novas amizades e invista seu dinheiro localmente enquanto ajuda essas comunidades turísticas a prosperar.
Seja um Carioca!
We started the hike around 4 in the morning in order to make it to the top of the viewpoint by sunrise,We got there a little bit early so there was time to relax a little bit before the sun started to come up.I’ve never seen the city of Rio from this angle before In my life it looked amazing!As the sun rose it reflected a red and pink color across the lake on the other side of the beach which is actually shaped like a heart, one of nature’s fun little tricks it likes to play I guess. But no the less it was beautiful.
Looking for the best, safest tour guide in Rio? Look no further. I met Henry while visiting Rio in December of 2020, and booked him for at least 7 days over a 3 week period. We spent time in the favelas, visited a few parties, and I ate dinner at his house with his friends/family. He's an authentic, safe, brilliant man, that has a lot to offer his guests. I would highly recommend you book him for your Brazil adventure. It will be unforgettable!!! If you would like to see video of our adventures, visit YouTube and type in "Chris Must List". Thank you!
Encontrei Experience Rio através do instagram que principalmente faz passeios no Vidigal. Henry me levou até o trilha Dois Irmãos
e depois desceu pela rua 25 dentro dos becos. Almoço também feito pela Thais (esposa dele), feijoada com couve, farofa, arroz etorresmo...ah e claro tinha cerveja gelada!! Mt obrigado Henry e Thais!
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