all
around the mansion there are lush gardens, covered in
green tropical flora,
decorated by a manicured field with a
fountain at its center -
part of the
parque national da tijuca
and spanning over 50 hectares, the park is a
protected green area
well within city limits and close to all major tourist
destinations.
designed in english style by landscaper john tyndale, this
garden is home to a variety
of species from the native
atlantic rainforest
(mata atlântica).
following the winding pathways of this enchanting park,
visitors will run into classical elements of a romantic 19th century
garden.