The
Atlantic
Rainforest /
(
Mata Atlântica)
probably offer the largest number of hiking & mountain bike trails (
trilhas) in
Brazil.
Different from North America or Europe, these
historic trails were not designed for
ecotouristic purposes.
Trails are mostly unmarked, have several bifurcations and it is easy to get lost. Therefore and because of several other
natural
risks involved,
do not enter rainforest trails on your own.
Make sure that the tour operator and tour guide are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, know the
trail in detail and are sufficiently prepared to protect you on the trail and to assist you in case of an accident.