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    Parque Lage

    4.7 (66 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Courtnie C.

    Amazing cafe inside a botanical garden with monkeys hanging around. Make reservations online in advance or you won't be able to get inside, please be aware that many influencers line up to take photos at the entrance to the cafe with the iconic view of Christ the Redeemer statue in the background.

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    Glen W.

    La Plage at the Botanical Gardens. Although this has been around for a long time, this was a new find for us. The mansion that houses the restaurant is old-world elegant. The crowds lined up to take photos in the iconic courtyard, which encircles an old roman styled pool: The ambiance was beautiful, and the food was exquisite! I had one of the best steaks I've ever eaten in Brazil; it was so tender I would have cut it with a fork. My wife had grilled chicken Caesar salad which was very tasty. Then came dessert, along with a full-flavored cup of coffee. After the enjoyable meal, we explored the mansion, which abuts the rainforest. There are walking trails and other scenic areas to sit in and enjoy the plush greenery. I would highly recommend that this stop is on everyone's list of things to see in Rio.

    Erica F.

    We did not drive here we took an Uber. I'm not sure about the parking situation here. Beautiful place, free to come in and theres a lot to see here. it is a state park and has old houses that are used as art gallery, you also have plenty of older castle like constructions, caves and pretty natural bridges all over the park. it is a nice and peaceful place in the city. We saw monkeys jumping around the trees and walking at the roof of the buildings it was pretty great to be Able to see that. After all the waling we tried to go to the cafe place located inside the park, the experience sadly was not super great and I did a separate review about it, the car is called PLAGE. The park itself is pretty nice, as for the cafe make sure to read the other review before you visit them.

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    Vince N.

    Talk about a diamond in the rough! It was hard to fathom a tranquil, tropical park being in the bustling city of Rio, but it definitely exists. We had a few daylight hours to spend before our final night's dinner, so my spouse and I hopped in an Uber which was insanely affordable. Pick up on the other hand was a pain as the street the park is on is heavily congested. THE PARK: Named after the industrialist landowner Enrique Lage, the park is just over 128 acres in size and abuts Corcovado Mountain. Look up and you'll see the side of the Christ The Redeemer Statue. Cobblestone paths wind through gardens designed in 1840 by John Tyndale, huge trees and thick tropical vegetation. The central building was the former mansion of Mr. & Mrs. Lage and is now a visual arts school and cafe. Other fairytale attractions within the park are a walk-in aquarium that looks like a hobbit's residence, a walk-in castle-like tower complete with a hidden area below where a couple was necking probably amongst creepy crawlies, a fallen tree over a pond for great photo ops, white-painted cement benches and tables great for picnicking, and a newer-looking gazebo. TIPS: Even with all the stagnant ponds, there were no mosquitos. Entry is free. OVERALL: Nice place to spend about 2 hours out of your day.

    Jason P.

    This is such an amazing place to grab a coffee take some amazing pictures and also be able to get a quick view from a distance of Christ the Redeemer the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro the service was a little bit slow but worth it to be able to sit have a coffee sit by the pool and watch people come on girl taking beautiful pictures to be able to take home and have memories for a lifetime

    Kayla F.

    Really beautiful place. You can have brunch here as well. Pay a few reals and go upstairs for a less crowded and different view. Get here early as there was already a line at 11am to take a picture in front of the water fountain, if that's the kind of photo you want.

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    Haben G.

    French toast Fresh squeezed orange juice Omelette Latte Bread basket Bacon Atmosphere

    Jak Leroy D.

    Parque Lage is a great place to grab a bite to eat while in Rio. Not only is it visually stunning, but the food and service are fantastic, too! For lunch, we shared the Beet Gorgonzola Risotto and BBQ Burger. The risotto was incredible! I highly recommend trying it. The BBQ Burger was tasty, too, and their potato wedge fries rock! The thing that makes this place extra great is the unbeatable scenery. While sitting at their outside tables, in front of the gorgeous Victorian pool, you will have a beautiful unobstructed view of Christ the Redeemer. It's pretty amazing! Check this place out when in Rio! Whether you're dining, strolling around the gardens, hiking to Christo, or just stopping by for a quick photo, Parque Lage is a must-see!

    Wilkie J.

    Parque Lage is stunning and it has a lovely little cafe that serves delicious food (at very reasonable prices). Enter the park from the second entrance (the one with no crosswalk in front of it), and you will walk past a childrens park, a little seating area, and you will get to the mansion in less than 3 minutes. Definitely take pictures both inside and outside of the mansion as it is simply stunning.

    Estefanía F.

    Wow! My most favorite place in Rio. It is a must see! The mansion, the trees and the cristo omg! I was told by a local to go there, and to not look up pictures. When I walked in my jaw dropped!

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    many family enjoyed the place to make a picnic, had special breakfast and visit the fish tank. all green with fresh air and lovely!

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    Rodrigo de Freitas is a huge lake that is in the middle of Rio surrounded by Copacabana, Ipanema,…read moreand Leblon. The surrounding paths around the lake are much quieter than the beach areas of the city. It is a good area to go jogging, bike riding, and there are swan pedal boats for rental too. I also noticed a few restaurants and food carts along the lakefront as well. I wouldn't call this place a must see for visitors, but you should pass by in a car to see what it looks like. The lake is also supposedly very polluted however, so it would be advisable to avoid swimming or jumping in.

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