Mayink Chapel (Capela Mayrink)

The Tijuca National Park is divided into three visitation sectors - Forest, Serra da Carioca and Pedra Bonita/Pedra da Gávea - and has program options for everyone: from picnic and barbecue areas to hang gliding, climbing, hiking and other activities. Among the famous postcards of the country,there is Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Vista Chinesa, Pedra da Gávea, Parque Lage and Paineiras. The Floresta sector is an important and large green area in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Also known as Floresta da Tijuca, there is a lot of nature and privileged recreational spaces to enjoy the day with friends, family, and children. It is also here that an infinity of trails for all kinds of public is concentrated, with two main circuits: the Picos (Peaks) and the Vale Histórico (Historical Valley), besides part of the largest urban trail in Brazil, the Transcarioca.
Located in the middle of the forest, the delicate pink chapel enchants visitors to the Tijuca Park. On the altar there are replicas of paintings by Cândido Portinari. The painter did four paintings for the Chapel entitled: “Nossa Senhora do Carmo com o menino Jesus no colo” (Our Lady of Carmel with the baby Jesus on her lap); "São Simão Stock"; "São João da Cruz"; and "Purgatório" (The Purgatory). Today, the originals are in the custody of the National Museum of Fine Arts. The Mayrink Chapel is near the TNP Visitor Center.