Parque Estadual da Chacrinha

Parque Estadual da Chacrinha is a protected park in the Copacabana district along the southern slopes of Morro de São João. It stretches from Praça Cardeal Arcoverde toward the Leme fortification entrance, offering walking trails, playgrounds, and rest areas across its wooded terrain.

The park was established in 1969 through an official decree and preserves remains of colonial mule paths and one of the district's oldest buildings. Recognition came in 2002 when it gained heritage protection status.

The name comes from a small estate that once occupied this area. Today, locals use the space as a retreat from the busy streets of the surrounding neighborhood.

The park has well-maintained trails and resting areas with benches and shade throughout the grounds. Entrances are clearly marked, and the space remains open to visitors during daylight hours on most days.

The grounds shelter rare plant species such as pitangueira trees and native Pau-Brasil specimens that have mostly vanished from the city elsewhere. This botanical importance makes it a refuge for lowland vegetation that once covered the area.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

GPS coordinates: -22.96260,-43.18001

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07