A forest devastated by old coffee plantations began to be recovered in 1861 and today protects about 3,900 hectares in the heart of Rio de Janeiro: the national park that houses Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, and trails among replanted trees.

Original: Uma floresta devastada por antigas plantações de café começou a ser recuperada em 1861 e hoje protege cerca de 3,9 mil hectares no coração do Rio de Janeiro: o parque nacional que abriga o Cristo Redentor, a Pedra da Gávea e trilhas entre árvores replantadas.

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