A 470,000 m2 park at the top of Gávea, the former estate of the Marquês de São Vicente, with a lake, forest edge and the Museu Histórico da Cidade in the old house. Even Gávea residents admit they forget it is there.
- Address
- Estrada Santa Marinha, 505, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 08:00-18:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Museu Histórico da Cidade inside holds about 24,000 pieces, with works by Thomas Ender and Eliseu Visconti and photographs by Marc Ferrez and Augusto Malta (Wikipedia).
- It hosts contemporary exhibitions, such as Fessal's in 2025 (Veja Rio).
- Go by car or taxi to the end of Rua Santa Marinha (Wikipedia).