Bosque da Barra

The 53-hectare park contains wetlands, lakes, walking trails, and recreational areas surrounded by native vegetation and mangrove forests.

The area transformed from wetlands to a protected urban park in 1983, preserving a portion of the original Jacarepaguá lowlands ecosystem.

The environmental education center organizes guided tours and exhibitions for children to learn about local flora and fauna conservation.

Visitors can access the park Tuesday through Sunday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM without paying an entrance fee.

The western section of the park maintains natural habitats where caimans and capybaras live among the vegetation.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: 1983

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

GPS coordinates: -22.99694,-43.37167

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:37