Bona Ventura

Barra da Tijuca · Rio de Janeiro

Bosque da Barra

Parque Natural Municipal Bosque da Barra

ParkLocal favourite

A 50-hectare flat nature park in the middle of Barra, with a big lake, shaded paths and lawns where children spot caimans and capybaras. It is a Barra family picnic place that visitors staying in Zona Sul never see.

Address
Avenida das Américas, 6000, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Tue-Sun 08:00-17:00; closed Mon (Veja Rio, 2026)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1.5 h
Price
Free
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • The park is flat and good for a group picnic with children (Veja Rio, 2026).
  • There are playgrounds, sports courts and toilets (Wikipedia).

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