TIJUCA

:''For the bird genus, see ''Tijuca (bird).
'Tijuca' (meaning marsh or swamp in Old Tupi) is a neighbourhood of the northern area of city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It comprises the regions of Saens Pena Square, Afonso Pena Square, Usina and Muda. According to the 2000 Census the district has close to 150,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most traditional districts in Rio and has the largest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca Forest. Mainly a middle class district, It has been historically inhabitated by Portuguese immigrant families and the families of military officers.

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Famous Tijucanos

Famous Tijucanos

★ José Guilherme Merquior, Writer and Diplomat

★ Aldir Blanc, Composer

★ Cláudia Jimenez, Actress

★ Erasmo Carlos, Musician

★ Ivan Lins, Musician

★ Milton Nascimento, Musician

★ Gonzaguinha, Musician

★ Mário Zagallo, Footballer

★ Lamartine Babo, Composer

★ Luiz Paulo Conde, Politician and Architect

★ Roberto Marinho, Businessman

★ Thiago Lacerda, Actor

★ Jorge Ben Jor, Musician

★ Tim Maia, Musician

★ Tom Jobim, Musician

★ Bia Seidl, Actress

★ Gabriel o Pensador, Musician

★ Ed Motta, Musician

★ José Trajano, Jornalist

★ Alfredo D'Escragnolle Taunay.
Tijuca hosts GRES Acadêmicos do Salgueiro and GRES Unidos da Tijuca, two of the main Rio de Janeiro Samba Schools, that together have won 9 titles.
Tijuca is also home to many favelas such as Salgueiro, Borel, Formiga, Turano and Casa Branca to name a few.