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Best parks in Rio de Janeiro

8 places from 11 Rio de Janeiro travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

8 places

  1. Tijuca Forest

    Park ยท Tijuca

    Vast urban rainforest covering the mountains around Corcovado in the heart of Rio.

  2. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

    Park ยท Jardim Botรขnico

    Tranquil garden founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, with over 6,500 plant species and an orchidarium of 600 orchid species.

  3. Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

    Park ยท Lagoa

    Serene freshwater lagoon linked to the sea by a canal, offering stand-up paddleboarding, cycling and birdwatching.

  4. Parque das Ruรญnas

    Park ยท Santa Teresa

    A ruined mansion turned cultural park with an art gallery, concert space and one of the best views of Sugarloaf Mountain.

  5. Parque Lage

    Park ยท Jardim Botรขnico

    Park with gardens and a photogenic mansion, now an art school and cultural centre, set beneath Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Quinta da Boa Vista

    Park ยท Sรฃo Cristรณvรฃo

    Elegant park with formal gardens surrounding the former Imperial Palace, home of Brazilian royalty before the republic.

  2. Parque Garota de Ipanema

    Park ยท Arpoador

    Small park named after the song 'The Girl from Ipanema', located at the Ipanema end of the beach.

  3. Flamengo Park

    Park ยท Flamengo

    One of the world's largest seaside parks, with beaches, lakes, sports courts, a skate park and coconut and mango trees.