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Parque Lage, Rio de Janeiro

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#1 of 45 in Historic Sites in Rio de Janeiro

Get away from tourists and enjoy old-style colonial Brazil at Parque Lage, a public park at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain. Spanning 52 hectares (128.4 acres), the park was designed in 1840 by an English landscaper. Take one of the many walking trails in the subtropical forest with imperial palm trees, and enjoy spotting monkeys and toucans resting in the treetops. A stately colonial-style building with a tranquil courtyard pool dominates the park: once an old sugar mill, the structure now houses an art school. Visit caves, little ponds, and an artificial island, and have a picnic in the quiet, exotic setting. Check out the art or a music performance, or savor a coffee and snack inside the mansion. Make Parque Lage a part of your Rio de Janeiro vacation plans using our Rio de Janeiro vacation website .

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By Barrufi On March 19, 2018

Belo lugar, de fácil acesso. Melhor em dias claros, quando o Cristo não estiver encoberto pelas nuvens more »

Nice place, easy access. Best on bright days, when Christ is not overcast by the clouds

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By CarlaDieguesrj On March 18, 2018

Tirem algumas horas para conhecer esse lugar imperdível!!!Tomem um café da manhã no restaurante do local ou façam pequenique na área externa. Passeio contemplativo que tende fotos e momentos maravilho... more »

Take a few hours to meet this place not to be missed! Take breakfast in the on-site restaurant or picnic outside. Contemplative tour which pictures and a wonderful time!!! The photos speak for me! Not to be missed!

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By Josielly G On March 18, 2018

Para quem visita o Rio de Janeiro vale a pena conhecer o Parque Lage. Muito bonito, fica aos pés do Cristo Redentor. Possui um café dentro do Parque, não paramos por lá então não sei a respeito dos pr... more »

For those visiting Rio de Janeiro worth knowing the Parque Lage. Very beautiful, lies at the foot of Christ the Redeemer. Has a cafe inside the Park, we do not stop there so don't know about the prices ...

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By Bruno Scalon On November 29, 2017

What a beautiful place! Amazing architecture with a very green tropical forest around it. There is also a nice cafe serving food and drinks. On a clear day you can see the Christ from there. But even if you can't see it, the visit still worth it. Highly recommend.

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By Aaron Mitchell On November 1, 2017

Really cool park with a lot to see! It's quite different to a normal park you might expect to find as it's completely filled with trees and flowers! What I mean by that is there aren't too many places to just sit on the grass and 'people watch' for example. Some great things to see here like the mansion (art workshop) and the mini aquarium.

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By David Anderson On January 7, 2018

Very busy and was told I couldn't take a photo unless I used a mobile phone. No explanation. Not impressed. Very pretty though but hoaching with tourists

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By Abdel Baligh On November 28, 2017

This was a very pleasant surprise. The caves and bridges to the west of the park were really fun, the main area where the cafe is was crowded, but the rest of the park wasn't. Try to climb the old tower and go around that area, really cool.

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By Therese Meling On December 17, 2017

Stunning building with a gorgeous park around. Nice cafe i the building where you can relax and enjoy the view. Must see in Rio de Janeiro 😊

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