How to get to Pico da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro

How to get to Pico da Tijuca?

Check out where it is and how to get to Pico da Tijuca: located within the limits of the Tijuca National Park, Pico da Tijuca is in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, more specifically in the Alto da Boa Vista district.

Pico da Tijuca is one of the most sought after trails in Rio de Janeiro. It is ideal for those who want to know the real Atlantic Forest in Rio and learn a little more about the history of the Tijuca Forest, which has been protected since the 19th century and reserves treasures from colonial Brazil, as well as the beautiful view of the Marvelous City!

Pico da Tijuca has an altitude of 1021m and is located in the heart of the Tijuca National Park and is the highest mountain in the Tijuca Forest. The Pico da Tijuca route is considered one of the richest and most beautiful trails in Rio de Janeiro. The tour starts at the park’s entrance gate and goes through several sections of walks through the forest until we reach the summit of Pico Tijuca Mirim and Pico da Tijuca.

Where is Pico da Tijuca?

The entrance to sector A, of the Tijuca National Park, where Pico da Tijuca is located, is in Praça Afonso Viseu, Alto da Boa Vista. It is possible to climb the Alto both for those who come from Barra da Tijuca and Itanhangá and for those who come from Tijuca

How to get to Pico da Tijuca by bus?

By bus:
For those coming from the west side of Rio, the best option is to take a bus to the Alvorada terminal, in Barra da Tijuca. At the terminal, take the BRT towards Jardim Oceânico and get off at Praça Euvaldo Lodi. From there, cross the walkway and take the 645 towards Alto da Boa Vista and get off at Praça Afonso Vizeu.

For those coming from the north of Rio, the best option is to take the 301 or 302 going up Alto da Boa Vista, get off at Praça Afonso Vizeu and follow the Estrada da Cascatinha until the entrance to the PNT.

For those leaving from Zona Sul or from the center of Rio, the best option is to take any bus heading to Zona Oeste and get off at the São Conrado walkway. From there take the 448.

Note: The 448 bus doesn’t pass very often, so be prepared to wait. If you come back at night, you will hardly get the bus to get off.

How to get to Pico da Tijuca by car?

By car:
For those leaving the South Zone, the best option is to go to São Conrado. Cross the Zuzu Angel tunnel, through the crow’s nest, or along the edge of Leblon, crossing Niemeyer Avenue, which has a beautiful view of the sea.

When arriving in São Conrado, pay attention to the signs that indicate the entrance to the Estrada das Canoas. Follow it until you reach Estrada de Furnas, you will follow it until you reach Praça Afonso Vizeu.

For those leaving the North Zone, go up through Alto da Boa Vista towards Praça Afonso Vizeu.

Nattrip offers daily departures with a professional guide and transportation option to Pico da Tijuca. Check it out and come and venture safely.