Jardim da Luz, Public park in Bom Retiro district, São Paulo, Brazil
The 76,885 square meter park contains walkways, lakes, fountains, a bandstand, playgrounds, and numerous botanical species across its landscaped grounds.
Established in 1825 as Jardim Público da Luz, the site began as a botanical garden before transforming into the first public park of São Paulo in 1938.
The park displays a permanent collection of outdoor sculptures, including works in bronze, marble, and steel by Brazilian and international artists.
Located adjacent to Luz metro station, the park opens daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM except Mondays, offering exercise equipment and walking trails.
The park houses 192 plant species, including endangered Brazilian trees like pau-brasil and cedro, plus 98 animal species with 80 different birds.
Location: Bom Retiro District
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1825
Official opening: 1981
Address: Parque da Luz
GPS coordinates: -23.53315,-46.63393
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:40
Pina Contemporânea
43 m
Encounter and mismatch
100 m
The Boy and the Fish
108 m
Colar
82 m
Sem título (José Resende/Pq da Luz)
56 m
Sem título (Arthur Lescher)
30 m
Homem Pássaro
100 m
Luíza
71 m
Sem Título (Ângelo Venosa)
58 m
Craca
92 m
Botão de Rosa (Rosebud), Carneiro (Ram), Cisne (Swan), Flor Redonda (Round Flower), Papoula (Poppy), Pássaro Imaginário) Imaginary Bird and Tulipa (Tulip).aluminium
112 m
Três Jovens
78 m
Espaço vibração
125 m
Chafariz (Delfins)
82 m
Placa Marco
110 m
Sem Título (Elisa Bracher)
36 m
The Twinkling Forest (Floresta Cintilante)
116 m
Sem título (Amilcar de Castro/Pq da Luz)
111 m
Sem título (Ivens Machado)
40 m
Figura Heráldica
120 m
OC
51 m
Sem título (Caíto)
29 m
Sem título (Carlito Carvalhosa)
90 m
Vôo do Pássaro
128 m
Sem título (Marcelo Silveira)
29 m
Homenagem da Colônia Portuguesa
64 m
Passado Presente Pietá
37 m
Sem título (Macaparama)
15 mReviews
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