Parks in Rio de Janeiro

Ilha Grande State Park

Tree-covered preserve on a mountainous island featuring waterfalls, hiking trails & sandy beaches.

Parque Nacional do Itatiaia

Scenic national park (Brazil's first) offering lush vistas, wildlife & waterfalls plus trails.

Morro da Urca

Praça General Osório

Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

Parque das Figueiras - Lagoa Rodrigo De Freitas

Palácio das Laranjeiras

Passeio Público

This landscaped park dates to the 18th century & features sculptures & tree-shaded paths.

Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

City park with a playground, walkways, a pond & an imposing monument to a Brazilian politician.

Parque das Crianças

Arena Socioambiental

Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

Iconic mountains with climbing, hiking trails, panoramic city views & wildlife sightings.

Garganta do Céu

Parque Estadual da Chacrinha

Forested park featuring wildlife & historical ruins, plus trails to the top of Morro de São João.

Portaria do Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Boulevard Olímpico

Aterro do flamengo

Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.