Pico da Tijuca is a mountain in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pico da Tijuca
Highest point
Elevation1,022 m (3,353 ft)[1]
Prominence213 m (699 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Brazil
Coordinates22°56′37″S 43°17′11″W / 22.94361°S 43.28639°W / -22.94361; -43.28639[2]
Geography
Pico da Tijuca is located in Brazil
Pico da Tijuca
Pico da Tijuca
Location in Brazil
LocationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Parent rangeSerra do Mar
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Rio de Janeiro City

Description

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The mountain is the most prominent peak of the Rio de Janeiro City urban zone. Pico da Tijuca is part of the 3,958.41 hectares (9,781.4 acres) Tijuca National Park protected area, established in 1961. There are stairs cut in the rock to reach the top of the peak.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pico da Tijuca, Brazil". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ Google Earth
  3. ^ "Rio De Janeiro - Tijuca National Park". Hidden Journeys - explore the world from the air. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
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