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Parque Nacional da Tijuca vs Sugarloaf Mountain
Tijuca National Park and Sugar Loaf Mountain are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sugar Loaf Mountain is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tijuca National Park. Sugar Loaf Mountain ranks #1 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 sources such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Fodor's.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
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Michelin Guide
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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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Sugarloaf Mountain
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Concierge
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Lonely Planet
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Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240
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Fodor's
"The indigenous Tupi people originally called the soaring 396-meter (1,300-foot) granite block at the mouth of Baía de Guanabara pau-nh-acugua (high, pointed peak)."
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Concierge
"On sunny, clear days, the cable car ride up to 700-foot Morro da Urca and then on to the taller, 1,300-foot Pão de Açucar is a classic Rio experience."
Frommer's
"Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the world."
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Avoid cloudy days.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Sugarloaf Mountain, the rocky peak named after the shape of its outline... affords an uninterrupted view over Rio."
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When the sun goes down, the panorama is absolutely magical but as such it draws heavy crowds.
