Ibirapuera Park, Urban park in Vila Mariana district, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ibirapuera Park is an urban park in Vila Mariana district, São Paulo, covering 158 hectares with three artificial lakes, numerous walking paths, and designated areas for sports and outdoor activities. The grounds combine open lawns with modernist buildings and cultural institutions connected by shaded avenues and cycling routes.
The park opened in 1954 to mark São Paulo's 400th anniversary, showcasing modernist buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The design transformed swampy land into a public space that became a symbol of Brazil's urban modernization during the mid-20th century.
The name Ibirapuera comes from the Tupi language and means
The park opens daily from 5 AM to 11 PM through multiple entrance gates distributed around the grounds. The metro station AACD-Servidor sits about 15 minutes on foot from Gate 5, while other gates are closer to different bus routes.
The grounds receive around 14 million visitors annually, making it the most frequented public green space in Latin America. The extensive cycling paths and sports facilities draw both casual walkers and regular fitness enthusiasts from across the metropolitan area.
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