Posted On: June 11th 2026, 12:00 pm
Rio is one of the world's great cities. 🇧🇷
High above the beaches and traffic, a rainforest hides sloths, capuchin monkeys, coatis, and wild cats that move through the canopy like ghosts.
Did you know that one of the most biodiverse forests on Earth survives within the boundaries of Rio de Janeiro?
This is Tijuca. A jungle suspended above a metropolis of six million people.
Most travelers come to Rio for the beach. Few realize they're also visiting a rainforest.
✈️ Use your flight time to discover it before you arrive.
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📖 Read the free Rio edition before you land 👇
https://www.backpackgo.net/city-pulse/Rio%20de%20Janeiro/en
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