Tijuca National Forest - Rio de Janeiro

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An old tile map of the Tijuca National Park




From the summit of Tijuca Peak looking northeast toward the Rio-Niteroi Bridge.
The Maracana is visible below.




Nearing the summit of Tijuca Peak




Ancient veination on the primative tropical plants.




Ipanema and Lagoa




The Sugarloaf and the Christ (Hidden behind the radio towers)




The Maracana and the Maracanazinho




Tijuca










Papagaio (Parrot) Peak




Pedra Bonita (Pretty Rock)




Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gavea with it's head in the clouds


































Tijuca




Gustavo's apartment is visible between the Maracana stadium and the hill on the right.














Jungle














Quati - Brazilian Raccoons




They always travel in large groups




The old man face on Pedra da Gavea




Another view of the face.




Pedra da Gavea















Pepino Beach

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Lagoa and Ipanema




Jockey Club



















Pedra da Gavea and Pedra Bonita




Dois Irmaos with Rocinha below.