This is the biggest urban rainforest in the world, covering an area of about 32 km2 in Rio city center. Home to hundreds of species of plants and animals, this nature reserve is crossed by tens of jungle hiking trails, where you can see exotic trees, monkeys, lakes and waterfalls (the most impressive is the Cascatinha de Taunay). An easy path is the one to the Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of the Souls), where you can have an idyllic swim. Good hikers can climb up to Pico da Tijuca (1012 mt) and food lovers can enjoy a picnic in the park. Close to the entrance you can take also a jeap up to the top.