Trilha do Rio Carioca

Route

The trail features fundamental landmarks of the water supply system of colonial and imperial Rio de Janeiro. The main highlight is the Caixa da Mãe d'Água, used to capture and filter the clear waters that flowed down from the springs near Corcovado. This structure sent the flow directly to the famous Aqueduto da Carioca (the current Arcos da Lapa). Another historical point along the trail is the Carioca Reservoir, inaugurated in 1865. The Trilha do Rio Carioca begins near the Paineiras Visitor Center and ends at the Mãe d'Água Station, located at the start of Estrada das Paineiras, on the border with the Santa Teresa neighborhood. The route can be traveled in both directions, connecting the upper part of the Tijuca National Park to the historical water capture structures in the Silvestre region. The trail also passes by the beautiful Mirante da Guanabara.