Parque Natural Municipal de Marapendi, Nature park in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Marapendi Municipal Nature Park encompasses 156 hectares of protected Atlantic Forest, featuring wetlands, forests, and mangrove ecosystems.
The establishment of Marapendi Municipal Nature Park in 1978 marked a significant step in preserving Rio de Janeiro's natural spaces during urban development.
The park functions as an environmental education center where residents and visitors learn about Atlantic Forest conservation and native species protection.
Visitors can access hiking trails throughout the park and participate in guided birdwatching tours to observe native species in their natural habitat.
The park contains specific zones of preserved mangrove forests that form part of the Carioca Mosaic, a network of protected areas in Rio de Janeiro.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: -23.01153,-43.40944
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:17
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