Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling in Rio
Hike into the forest, then abseil down a waterfall
Hike through Tijuca National Park near Rio de Janeiro, then rappel down a waterfall with a local guide who provides all climbing equipment. The 3-hour activity combines forest trails with a single rappel descent, suited to anyone with moderate fitness who wants both hiking and climbing in one outing.
What’s included
- Local guide fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
- all necessary climbing and rappelling equipment including harness, ropes, carabiners and helmet.
Times
- Every day 09:00 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Crux Eco
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The experience
What makes this different from a standard forest walk is the rappel: you hike into Tijuca National Park, then use ropes and harnesses to descend a waterfall face. The guide handles the technical setup (anchors, harnesses, carabiners), so you focus on the descent itself. You'll need moderate fitness to manage the hike and the rappel, and a minimum age of 10 means families with older kids can join.
The whole thing runs 3 hours. You hike to the waterfall, get fitted into your gear, and rappel down. Bring a swimsuit because you'll get wet. The guide recommends light clothes, sneakers, sunscreen and water. Public transportation reaches the park, so you don't need a rental car or a hotel pickup to get there. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French depending on your group.
Is this one for you?This works best for small groups or families with kids aged 10 and up who want both hiking and climbing in a single morning or afternoon, since the 3-hour timeframe packs both activities without a full-day commitment.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
What is Tijuca National Park like for hiking?
Tijuca National Park is a protected forest reserve inside Rio de Janeiro with established trails and waterfalls. The hike to the rappel point is the main route, passing through the park's vegetation and water features before you reach the waterfall you'll descend.
How difficult is the rappel itself?
The rappel is a controlled descent with the guide managing the rope and anchor system. You descend using a harness and carabiner, but the guide handles the technical work. Your job is to follow their instructions and lower yourself down the waterfall face.
Do I need climbing experience to do this?
No prior climbing or rappelling experience is required. The guide teaches you how to use the equipment and controls the descent. You do need at least moderate fitness to hike to the waterfall and manage the physical demands of the rappel.
What should I bring and wear?
Wear light clothes, sneakers and a swimsuit. Bring water, sunscreen, a towel and bug repellent. The guide provides all rappelling equipment (harness, ropes, carabiners and helmet), so you don't need to bring or rent gear.
Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling in Rio
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