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Parque da Catacumba - Rio de Janeiro

Parque da Catacumba


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  • Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 3000, Lagoa
  • Rio de Janeiro 2521-5540
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NileGuide Expert tip:

A small park, Parque da Catacumba won’t take up more than a couple of hours of your time. Head here in the morning and take in the views before enjoying lunch at one of the many good bars and restaurants that surround the nearby Lagoa.

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  • Part park, part open-air art gallery, Parque da Catacumba sits close to Lagoa - Rio’s beautiful city lake - but remains largely undiscovered by tourists. On the site of a favela that was destroyed in 1970 as part of a reforestation plan, the park features tropical plants and nature walks alongside dramatic sculptures by local artists. Look out for monkeys reclining on the park’s benches and exotic birds overhead, and be sure to take the steep trail that leads past bamboo groves to a viewpoint with stunning vistas over the Lagao and out across to Ipanema. Entrance to the park is free, and there are clean public toilets as well as bicycle storage spaces.
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  • ...the perfect place to come and escape the heat and pace of life in Rio. Located in the pretty waterside neighborhood of Lagoa, the park is little visited by tourists, which makes a trip here all the more peaceful. As well as offering short hiking trails, the park serves as an outdoor art gallery, with sculptures from local artists dotted around the gardens. You'll also spot little monkeys in the trees, and keep an eye out for parrots and toucans. A clearly-marked trail leads visitors on a quick and easy uphill hike (about 20 minutes), past a lovely... show full description

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