Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest

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April 16, 2026

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Tijuca National Forest spreads over roughly fifteen square miles in Rio de Janeiro. It

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world’s largest urban rain forest. Woven among the city’s bustling neighborhoods are soaring tree canopies, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.

(Image credit: Brian Mann)