
Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca
The park occupies several neighborhoods of the Southwest Zone and is considered the largest urban forest in the country.
Located in the Southwest of the city, it is considered one of the largest urban parks in the world and the largest urban forest in the country, occupying about 10% of the total area of the city of Rio de Janeiro, and has about 12,500 hectares of area covered by typical vegetation of the Atlantic Forest. The massif surrounds the districts of Guaratiba, Bangu, Realengo, Jacarepaguá, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Grumari and Campo Grande.
Hungrywood core: Where are located the headquarters and visitor center, with permanent exhibition. The seat is equipped with amphitheater and leisure areas with landscape treatment and directional signaling. Entrance by Pau-da-Fome Road, no 4.003 – Taquara.
Piracara core: The area has children's toys, refreshing wells and access to climbing routes, as well as the Barata Waterfall, which is unique for bathing. Enter the street of the Government s/no – Realengo.
Camorim core: Trail of approximately 4 km with beautiful landscapes to the dam, at the top of the park. Entrance by Camorim Road, 2,118 – Camorim.
Details
- Practical information
- Timetable: Visitation: Tuesday to Sunday, from 8am to 5pm. Other phones: 21 3347-1786
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–17:00 |
Accessibility
The venue has not reported accessibility features yet.
Opening times and conditions may change — please confirm with the venue.
Where it is
Estrada Pau da Fome, 4003 — Taquara, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22723497
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