the parque
municipal ecológico de marapendi is located in barra de
tijuca, in the west region of rio de janeiro and spans nearly
250 hectares - it includes the reserva biológica de marapendi,
the
lagoa de marapendi, and the gorgeous
praia da reserva
ecológica.
70 hectares of the
protected reserve have been set aside for study, along with a special area for walking, running, and working out.
the area is known for its outstanding
natural
beauty and abundance of wildlife and fauna - eco-tourism
thrives in the park as a result of the endangered species of
plant and wildlife on show.