A popular trail with the Cariocas in the heart of the Tijuca National Park (PNT). Several waterfalls are located within the PNT, many with easy access. Gorgeous trails lead to these refreshing places, a good program to do in a sunny and hot day in Rio. The waterfalls are a great destination year round, but especially during the summer when the summer rains occur in the city.

TRAIL INFO
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Also done as a biking tour.
Attractions: Photography, waterfalls, Atlantic Forest, and wildlife.

CURIOSITIES
The PNT has 43 waterfalls, 43 rivers and streams, 2 lakes and 61 caves.
The park’s most “famous” waterfall is the Cascatinha of Taunay.
PNT Fauna: 300 species of insects, birds, mammals, and lizards.
PNT Flora: 600 species of native and non-native Atlantic Forest vegetation.