Rota Charles Darwin

Description

Located in Niterói, the creation of this route aims to provide visitors with the experience of retracing part of the path taken by British naturalist Charles Darwin during his visit to Brazil in the 19th century, while also integrating the scenic beauty of the city into the route. Throughout its length, the Route encompasses three conservation units - the Niterói Municipal Natural Park (PARNIT), the Serra da Tiririca State Park (PESET), and the APA of the Lagoons and Forests - urban sections and important tourist attractions in the city of Niterói.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 19h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 28 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure Medium

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 260m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m

What the trail offers

Fauna

Lake

Viewpoints

Museum

Ruins

Discover the segments of Rota Charles Darwin

Morro da Peça

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 1.2 km

Difficulty Easy

Travessia São Franciso x Cafubá

3

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 6.78 km

Difficulty Moderate

Trilha da Ilha do Pontal

4

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 1.7 km

Difficulty Easy

Trilha do Bosque dos Eucalipitos

5

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 1.28 km

Difficulty Easy

Trilha dos Mirantes da Pedra Quebrada

3

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 2.62 km

Difficulty Easy

Protected Areas where the Trail passes through

APA das Lagunas e Florestas de Niterói

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

86.9 km²

Parque Estadual da Serra da Tiririca

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

34.9 km²

Parque Natural Municipal de Niterói - PARNIT

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

16.3 km²

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 28 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 260m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m