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Praça Afonso Viseu / entrada Setor Floresta

Landscape and reading the city

alto-boa-vista · Cultura e cidade

Why visit

The square marks the entrance to Tijuca National Park’s Forest Sector. It is the access point for the waterfall, visitor centre and chapel circuit.

What to look for

  • Park entrance and Forest Sector orientation
How does this place contribute to everyday neighborhood life?

Visiting details

Pedestrians/cyclists 6 am–5 pm; vehicles 8 am–5 pm subject to quotas; exit by 6 pm under rules published 1 June 2026. Check alerts.

Surfaces, slopes and weather may affect the route; adapt the walk.

Times and map position are approximate; check local conditions.

Routes that include this stop

Alto da Boa Vista · 4h–5h including return to the gate

Alto da Boa Vista: forest without a long hike

One park sector with a waterfall, exhibition and chapel, without a long hike or an ascent of Pico da Tijuca.

Praça Afonso Viseu / entrada Setor Floresta → Cascatinha Taunay → Centro de Visitantes do Setor Floresta

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