Historic Garden of Catete Palace, Presidential garden at Catete Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The garden features native Brazilian plants, artificial lakes, ornate bridges, and palm trees spread across multiple levels behind the neoclassical palace.
From 1897 to 1960, this garden served as the recreational space for Brazilian presidents during the period when Catete Palace functioned as the presidential residence.
The garden stands as a representation of 19th-century Brazilian landscape design, incorporating European influences with local tropical elements in its formation.
The garden remains open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering free entrance and guided tours that explain the botanical and historical aspects.
Within the garden, visitors can observe the exact spots where President Getúlio Vargas took his daily walks before his dramatic end in 1954.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.92606,-43.17471
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:10
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