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Paco Imperial vs Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Both Tijuca National Park and Paco Imperial are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tijuca National Park is the choice of most writers compared to Paco Imperial. Tijuca National Park ranks #12 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 3 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Paco Imperial
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"This two-story building with thick stone walls and an ornate entrance was built in 1743, and for the next 60 years was the headquarters for Brazil's captains (viceroys)."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Imperial Palace stands at the heart of the Praça XV. Now one of the city's foremost cultural centres, it holds temporary exhibitions of painting and sculpture and has its own cinema."
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Frommer's
"It's a pleasingly simple structure...it serves as an exhibition hall for traveling cultural exhibits. A room on the ground floor charts the history of the palace, with maps, paintings, and engravings"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The building was neglected for many years but has been restored and is used for exhibitions and concerts; its cinema frequently screens foreign and art-house films."
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Once part of a Brazilian nobleman's estate, it's studded with exotic trees and thick jungle vines and has several waterfalls."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Rocky peaks and waterfalls await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio."
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Rocky peaks, waterfalls, wild animals and tropical species await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio. Make sure you see the Pico da Tijuca (1 012m), Capela Mayrink, Vista Chinesa and Açude da Solidão.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Tijuca is all that's left of the Atlantic rainforest that once surrounded Rio de Janeiro."
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Travel + Leisure
"Widely known as the best place in Rio to explore nature, this lush Atlantic rain forest has spectacular views, unusual trees, beautiful waterfalls (around 30 of them), and Capuchin monkeys."
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