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Rio's Lage Park is stunning and highly recommended

Park Lage cc licensed photo by Rodrigo Soldon

Parque Henrique Lage is located at 414, Rua Jardim Botanico, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It lies north of Ipanema Beach and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, at the foot of Corcovado Mountain. This beautiful garden became a public park in the 1960s with no admission charge to the public. Featuring historical architecture (some as old as the 1840s) and protected rainforest gardens with several walking trails. In 2004 the gardens of Parque Henrique Lage became part of the Tijuca National Park.

The park has many adventures for the whole family. Take advantage of one of the picnic areas. There’s a children’s playground. Stroll across the bridges and along the hiking trails, geared for a variety of different levels of hikers. Wander through the Italian villa that got its start in the early 1920s. The historic estate is now a visual arts school: Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage. This school is opened to the public. Walk through the halls and witness students at work creating art. Make your way to the balcony that overlooks the villa’s Swimming pool. Enjoy a tasty meal at the Cafe du Lage. At this little oasis you will get a spectacular view of Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer.

The park provided the setting where Snoop Dogg and Pharrell filmed their music video “Beautiful.”

In 1922 Henrique lag had the mansion redesigned to please his wife, Italian opera singer Gabriella Besanzon. Henrique Lage hired an Italian architect and designer Mario Vodret, who gave the mansion its Italian marbles, tiles, interior paintings by Salvador Paylos Sabate of salons, and a courtyard that frames the central swimming pool and fountain. This gives you the feeling that you are in an Italian villa. The design added to the existing style gives an eclectic style to the mansion.

To enter the premises you go through double gates inviting you along a windy driveway lined with Royal Palms. This leads to the beautiful structure surrounded by 52 hectares of picturesque gardens and trails. The premises are filled with ponds, lush rainforests and miles of paths that wind through shady areas creating a calming atmosphere. Explore man-made caves, made from artificial rocks and logs. One cave showcasing 12 beautiful aquariums. These aquariums are embedded in the walls, displaying a variety of fish from lakes and rivers in Brazil. The largest tank has the capacity to hold 6,000-litres. Children love to view these gorgeous species.

June 14th, 1957 the Historical and Artistic Institute listed Henrique Lage Park a historical and cultural heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

If you are an experienced hiker, you will likely enjoy hiking up through hills and rainforest to the summit of Corcovado. It is not advisable to hike this trail alone though, as tourists have been robbed on it.

After touring Parque Henrique Lage make your way to Jardim Botanico the nearby Botanical Gardens. These gardens feature plants from all around the world, covering an area of 338 acres. There’s a fee to enter the gardens.

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Facts For Your Visit

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Parque Lage Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 414 - Jardim Botânico - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22461-000, Brazil

Phone: (21) 2216-8505

Official Website: Parque Lage

Parque Lage Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Awesome place for some photos. I totally recommend to take a walk on the park behind. Also get there early unless you want to wait in line for a photo for an hour. (Still worth it)
Jose Gonzalez - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro is a hidden gem that exceeded our expectations. This sprawling park offers a perfect blend of nature and art, with its historic mansion, lush gardens, and inspiring sculptures. My visit with my sister was a delightful experience—strolling through the winding paths, discovering hidden corners, and enjoying the serene atmosphere. The park's tranquil ambiance, coupled with the occasional sounds of tropical birds, creates a peaceful retreat within the bustling city. Whether you're an art lover, nature enthusiast, or someone looking for a relaxing escape, Parque Lage is a must-visit destination in Rio.
Ignacio Lopes - 4 months ago

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5 Star Rating Amazing place and a must visit in Rio! I suggest getting there early to get a reservation because you can’t go inside the cafe area without one. However you can make a reservation and walk around the park while you wait. The park is so beautiful and I spotted a few monkeys while there.
Melody seif - a month ago

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5 Star Rating From that park you get the trail up to the Christ the redeemer statue. It starts on the back of the park, reasonably steep, well marked, on the way you can see animals, cross waterfall, on the way to top and back I passed couple people. It took me around 1:30 to top and 1 hour back but I’m experienced hiker. To see Christ you will have to pay 50.50 dinheiro at busy season. It can be done by credit card or cash.
Mariusz - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating We went to Parque Lage to enter the hiking trail to Christ the Redeemer. The kids enjoyed this park a lot so we spent time playing here. The caves were especially interesting to see and explore. The trail head was easy to find and needed to give passport information but didn’t need to show any documents. You do need cash to pay for entry to Christ the Redeemer. We were able to pay in USD but that may have been an exception.
Brock Simon - 4 months ago

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Directions

Metro and Metro Bus Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
Line 1 - Orange or Line 2 - Green	Botafogo	3 MInutes

How to get to Parque Lage by Metro and Metro Bus

Purhase a Metro na Superficie farecard take the Metro to Botafogo Station and transfer to the blue 'Metro na Superficie Bus' destined for Gavea and ride it to the stop far side of Rua Rua Nina Rodrigues which is a little past beyond the park entrance. Exit and walk back along Rua Jamim Botanico to the park entrance. (3 minutes).