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Home5-Hour Niterói State Park Hike
Description
Your destination of this adventure is a place full of interesting stories and mind-blowing views! Niterói´s State Park is the first conservation unit created in the city, from the echoes of local residents voices, who fought builders expansion towards threatened and fragile coastal ecosystems. It´s a pleasant hike with lots of good cultural and sports, extra options nearby!
Highlights
- Explore Sebastian Church for history and views
- Begin Swallows Trail for cultural insights
- Enjoy the Itacoatiara beach view from First Lookout
- Snap photos and refuel at Second Lookout
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9:00: Let Us Muster Up expand_more
- From this plaza we can buy refreshments or go to the toilet if needed.
- If we are lucky, we'll have a popular fair taking place not far from here.
- It's the perfect time to have a briefing on the activity and organise the gear.
- Why not do some stretching before the activity, huh?
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9:20 Sebastian Church expand_more
- We will begin our journey on the top of a slope where the Christian priests had a nice view of the whole region.
- We will talk about history and get better situated in the region.
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9:30: Swallows Trail expand_more
- At the entrance of the community, we will find out that the place we´re entering connects the city´s past to its present and future on a fishermen's cultural resistance!
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9:50: First Lookout expand_more
- From here, we will see one of the most beautiful beaches in the region: Itacoatiara.
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10:10: Second Lookout expand_more
- After a short walk in the opposite direction from the previous lookout, we will have a better view of Itaipu.
- It is a great place for taking pictures and having a bite!
- Don't forget to rehydrate too!
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10:30: Swallows Lookout expand_more
- A bigger picture of Itacoatiara neighborhood and the vastness of the Atlantic Sea in the background.
- We will also be able to see the highest hill of Niterói's State Park: The Elephant Rock.
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10:50: Cactus Lookout expand_more
- Self-explanatory name, we will find a lot of cactus individuals, but do not worry! It will not hurt! It is safe!
- With that aside, we will have a better view of the other parts that compose the shore, with other beaches.
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11:30: Fishing Point expand_more
- The last place we will visit before we head back.
- It is an amazing feeling of freedom and a humble experience to witness the wilderness that surrounds us here.
- It is an exciting and humble experience.
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11:50: Time to go back expand_more
- We need to get us out of here! Now it is better because you already know the path.
- But never overtake the tour guide!
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13:00: Food and Drink expand_more
- Time to taste some seafood! (not included)
- Drink some beer! (not included)
- Or just enjoy the view!
- Awww man! It's all good!
- Leave me here! Rescue needed later! lol!
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14:00: The End expand_more
- It has been a pleasure!
- I hope you enjoyed as much as I did and that you come back again!
- There is still a lot to visit and live in Niterói!
- Cheers!
What's Included
- Experienced and Professional Tour Guide
What's Excluded
- Meals and Drinks
- Transport
- Tickets
- Other taxes that may apply
What to bring
- Backpack
- Water
- Cap
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Snacks
- Comfy long sleeve clothes
- Hiking boots
- Insect Repellent
- Personal Medicine
- Pocket raincoat
- Binoculars/Spotter scope
Know before you go
- Cellphones may loose signal sometimes
- Restricted in number of WC´s
- The weather may affect event occurrence
- 3 miles course
Meeting Point
Praça Silva Jardim - Estrada Francisco da Cruz Nunes - Itaipu, Niterói - RJ, Brasil
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 100 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | USD 80 Per Person |
| 3 To 10 | USD 50 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 10 | USD 50 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 100 / person