HIKING IN RIO DE JANEIRO

How to get to the main trails and hiking in Rio de Janeiro?

To reach the sections of Tijuca National Park, Pedra Branca State Park for the Pedra do Telégrafo hike, and Morro Dois Irmãos:

Tijuca National Park

Tijuca National Park is divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Each section has different entrances for its attractions.

Section A – Tijuca Forest

Attractions: Pico da Tijuca, Bico do Papagaio, Cascatinha Taunay, and Vista Chinesa.
How to get there: The main access is through the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood.
By car: Follow Estrada das Paineiras or Estrada da Cascatinha. There are parking lots at strategic points.
By public transportation: Use buses passing through Alto da Boa Vista, such as lines 301 and 302 (Saens Peña-Alto da Boa Vista).

Section B – Serra da Carioca

Attractions: Corcovado, Vista Chinesa, Mesa do Imperador, and Parque Lage.
How to get there: Access is through the South Zone, with entrances near Jardim Botânico and Cosme Velho.
By car: Follow Rua Almirante Alexandrino (Cosme Velho) or Estrada do Corcovado (Jardim Botânico).
By public transportation: Take the metro to Largo do Machado station, then take an integrated bus or use lines 409 and 497 to Parque Lage.

Section C – Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea

Attractions: Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea trails.
How to get to Pedra Bonita: The entrance is via Estrada das Canoas in São Conrado.
By car: Follow Estrada das Canoas to the Pedra Bonita parking area.
By public transportation: Take the metro to São Conrado station, then take a local bus or taxi to the park entrance.
How to get to Pedra da Gávea: The Pedra da Gávea hike starts at Praça Professor Velho da Silva, in Barra da Tijuca. From this square, you will enter a condominium on the Estrada do Joá road and climb to the highest point of the condominium. Soon after this street (Sorimã), you will reach the entrance to the trail, where you will find the signs for the Tijuca National Park.

Pedra Branca State Park – Pedra do Telégrafo

How to get there Pedra do Telégrafo: The Pedra do Telégrafo trail is located in Barra de Guaratiba, within Pedra Branca State Park, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
By car: Follow Avenida das Américas towards Barra de Guaratiba, then take Estrada Roberto Burle Marx. Upon reaching Praça de Barra de Guaratiba, you will see signs for the start of the trail.
By public transportation: Take the metro to Jardim Oceânico station and then use the bus lines that pass along Avenida das Américas towards Barra de Guaratiba.

Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal Community

How to get there Morro Dois Irmãos: The Morro Dois Irmãos trail starts in the Vidigal community, in the South Zone.
By car: Follow Avenida Niemeyer to the entrance of Vidigal. There are parking options near the entrance of the community.
By public transportation: Take the metro to General Osório station, then a bus or van to Vidigal.
From the community: Take a van or moto-taxi to the start of the trail, located at the top of Vidigal. From there, the hike to the top takes about 1 hour, offering incredible views of the beaches and the city.

These trails and hiking in Rio de Janeiro offer stunning views of nature and the city, with varying levels of difficulty and accessibility.