Best places: Parks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

👍👍 Long lines for a ticket, close to 2 hrs wait. Nice views and a good place to visit. Ticket was R$ 150.00.

This 1.24-mi. marked trail in a nature preserve ascends 711 ft. to a panoramic mountain viewpoint.

Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.

👍👍 Simply, a beautiful view!

Lookout spot near the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue featuring cafes, shops & picturesque views.

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

Relaxed park featuring a lake with a fountain, a kids' play area & a weekend handicrafts market.

Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.

Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

Peaceful wooded park including a duck pond, playground, & walking trails, also popular for picnics.

🫤 Too many loud and unnecessary restaurant/cafes ruin the otherwise an enjoyable park experience.

👍👍 It is a good place to kids play!

👍👍 Nice park with a few short trails and a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay and Serra dos órgãos mountain range. Paqueta Island in general is a chill place perfect for relaxing, renting a bike and exploring its beautiful beaches and sightseeing. If you're in Rio, I'm a local guide here. Feel free to get...

In the Tijuca National Park above Rio, this cascade & pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage.

👍👍 There is often something going on at this park. Keep an eye open for food festivals. Churrasco, beer, shopping, snacks, food trucks, and a lovely view.

Sprawling public green space along the bay offering art museums, sports facilities & live events.

Rugged trails & waterfalls are the main attractions at this park set around a historic farm.

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.