at a glance

it is also possible to get there by metrô, combined with an 'integração' bus to jardim botânico - and there is a special metrô ticket which includes this additional bus ride.

visitors planning to enter this or other areas of environmental protection, wild beaches, or any other region where nature is more present than humans, should read the rules of conduct, as prepared by the ministry of the environment of brazil and posted on this page.

visitors interested in hiking to the statue of christ the redeemer from parque lage should read our safety guidelines, as posted on this page - and always the first piece of safety advice given, before potential journeys, is to hire a local guide, especially if participants are not sure about the region, as many paths are poorly marked, and it can be easy to get lost.