10 Nature & Parks in Zona Oeste (West Zone) That You Shouldn't Miss

March 21, 2022 Yuk Petri

With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

1. Praia do Meio

Pedra de Guaratiba Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Praia do Meio

2. Rio2 Park

Rua Amilcar de Castro s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22775-053 Brazil
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Rio2 Park

3. Sitio Roberto Burle Marx

Estrada De Guaratiba 2019 Barra De Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil +55(21)2410-1412 http://sitioburlemarx.blogspot.co.uk/
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 402 reviews

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx

The 100-acre home of Brazil’s celebrated landscape designer reveals over 3,500 plant species, his collection of folk and other art, and whimsical touches throughout.

Reviewed By bealight - Houston, United States

The place is beautiful! Out guide was excellent! What a Renaissance man he was. It has motivated and inspired me to be so much more creative in my own life. The tours are scheduled, and a guide is required, so check the times and plan the day.

4. Perigoso Beach

Rua Parlon Siqueira Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-510 Brazil
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 166 reviews

Perigoso Beach

5. Macumba Beach

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-877 Brazil
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 248 reviews

Macumba Beach

6. Pedra da Gavea

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22451-261 Brazil
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,874 reviews

Pedra da Gavea

Reviewed By R4692BZmikec - Atlanta, United States

This hike was an amazing experience. It was without a doubt the most challenging hike I've ever done. But, I'm so glad I did it. The varied terrain along the way was beautiful and the views were out of this world. The vertical nature of the majority of the trail was more challenging than I anticipated and the group had to make multiple stops along the way in order for all of us to catch our breath. But, I loved the fact that there was climbing involved, including ropes and permanent cables attached to cliff faces. Not anything beyond the capabilities of most people, but, you must be in good physical condition to make this hike. Upper body strength is important on the way down as you often have to support yourself with your arms in order to lower your feet down to the next foot hold. Your legs will be jelly by the end. One of our hikers threw up several times on the way up. And another had issues with vertigo on some of the more exposed and cliff side trails at the higher elevations. But, the views from the top are incredible and a great payoff for all the hard work.

7. Barra da Tijuca Beach

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,066 reviews

Barra da Tijuca Beach

Reviewed By vonvoyageButterfly - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Another sides of beach in diode janitor barra tijuca is far from Copacabana beach the area is where also all Americans park and luxury malls

8. Abrico Beach

Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Excellent
56%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 140 reviews

Abrico Beach

9. Praia de Grumari

Av. Estado da Guanabara, s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,585 reviews

Praia de Grumari

Reviewed By JackMillerTrek - Czech Republic, null

Beauty. It is an unmissable visit for all visitors. It comes easily. There are no lines to enter and they do not charge entrance. For lovers of architecture and art it is an incredible place.

10. Pepe Beach

Avenida do Pepe S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22620 Brazil
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 545 reviews

Pepe Beach

Reviewed By Flitz8 - Athens, Greece

There is hardly many people here but it's a beautiful beach, not very well known but hidden gem in Rio

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