Tijuca National Forest spreads over roughly fifteen square miles in Rio de Janeiro. It’s the world’s largest urban rain forest. Hiking trails, waterfalls and dense forests offer a respite from the city’s bustle and sprawl. Brian Mann/NPR
Brian Mann/NPR
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — My trek into Tijuca National Park started on a crowded tram that carries tourists up Corcovado Mountain, rising more than 2,000 feet above the city. The big draw here is the
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