8. Tijuca National Park

One of the largest urban forest worldwide, the Tijuca National forest covers a huge area of a mostly mountainous landscape. Visitors can trek to Rio's highest peak, the Pico da Tijuca, to take pleasure in extensive views of Guanabara Bay and the city below.

Nearly ruined in the early 1800s by intruding coffee plantations, much of the forest was replanted by hand in the latter half of the century with as numerous as 9 million trees.…

8. Tijuca National Park

Among the largest urban forest on the planet, the Tijuca National Park covers a substantial area of a primarily mountainous landscape. Visitors can hike to Rio's highest peak, the Pico da Tijuca, to delight in expansive views of Guanabara Bay and the city listed below.

Nearly damaged in the early 1800s by intruding coffee plantations, much of the forest was replanted by hand in the latter half of the century with as numerous as nine…