Marapendi offers visitors a powerful blend of water and land, mangroves and salt marshes, as well as an abundance of fascinating and obscure plants and wildlife.

one of the most amazing features about this place, is its accessibility - it is easily reached by walking down avenida das américas in the recreio dos bandeirantes.

for those wishing to watch the fauna, the best time is right before dusk, when many of the local species come out to feed. insect repellant is highly recommended for the area is famous for harboring mosquitoes. the park also has many walking trails.