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Bico do Papagaio Hike and Abseil
The park's second-highest peak, with a 20 to 30-metre abseil and a 360° view.
- 4 to 8 hours, depending on the group
- Moderate
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Minimum 2 people
- EN · ES · PT
About this experience
Bico do Papagaio stands at 989 metres next to Tijuca Peak. The trail is moderate, with steep sections through the forest, and the summit looks out over Pedra da Gávea, Christ the Redeemer and the rest of the massif. At the top your guide sets up a vertical abseil of 20 to 30 metres over the Atlantic Forest. No experience needed.
In numbers
- Altitude
- 989 m
- Abseil
- 20–30 m
Included
- Certified climbing guide
- Certified safety gear (helmet, harness, ropes)
- Return transport (South Zone hotels)
- Personal accident insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
What to bring
- Small daypack
- 1.5 L of water
- Light snack
- Insect repellent
- Trainers with good grip
- Light jacket
Good to know
- Dry days are best: after rain the trail gets slippery.
- For safety, leave earrings, piercings, rings and watches behind. Tie long hair back while climbing.
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