A 1989 nature park protecting the Lagoinha das Tachas, one of the few places in the city with near-intact wetlands and restinga, with bromeliads, birds and reptiles. Its main trail around the lagoon is short and easy.
- Address
- Avenida Jarbas de Carvalho, 679, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 08:00-17:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Trilha da Lagoinha is easy and takes about 30 minutes; it reopened in 2022 after drainage repairs (Veja Rio).
- Time Out suggests combining it with Recreio beach.