rio de janeiro's dramatic setting, brilliant climate, and stunning scenery combine to create some of the world's most beautiful parks. there are several city, state, and national parks located throughout and each one offers different oppertunities - be it sports, relaxation, or breathtaking views.

projects to protect brazil's unique ecosystem and brilliant variety of plant and animal species are in place, preserving the future of these wonderful habitats. city parks can be extremely different form one another - some could be huge and include trails, forests, caves, and waterfalls, while other can be small and manicured with exotic plant species, sea views, kiosks, and paved running paths.