Parque Lage

Parque Lage is a public park and cultural center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, situated at the base of Corcovado Mountain in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood.

What to Expect

You will find English-style gardens, small lakes, and walking trails through the surrounding Atlantic Rainforest. The park’s centerpiece is a 19th-century mansion, the former residence of industrialist Enrique Lage and singer Gabriella Besanzoni. This mansion now houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of Visual Arts), which hosts free art exhibitions and occasional performances. The park’s natural setting is home to monkeys and birds. A cafe on the grounds provides a place for coffee or a meal.

Practical Information

The address is R. Jardim Botânico, 414 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro. The park is accessible, free to enter, and open to the public every day of the week. It is located about one kilometer from the Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden).