Discover options for green areas in different Brazilian cities […]
According to the Semeia Institute, Brazil has more than 600 natural parks open to the public, including national, state and municipal parks.
And, certainly, in this vast network of green areas available for leisure and connection with nature, there will be no shortage of options for every style of parents and children who want to stay away from screens.
For Renata Mendes, executive director of the Semeia Institute, the value of parks goes
in addition to free time, since they are also spaces that promote physical and mental health, respect for diversity and care for the community.
“Parks are spaces that promote creativity and direct contact with different forms of life. For many children it is the place where they discover the smell of the earth, the sound of birds, they can run and jump. These are experiences that will last forever,” says Mendes.
Discover parks that are easily accessible and have a good range of infrastructure and services
Serra do Mar State Park – Caminhos do Mar Center
São Bernardo do Campo – SP
Accessible from Cubatão and São Bernardo do Campo, it offers Atlantic Forest landscapes, walks along old historic roads and coastal views.
Itatiaia National Park
States of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais
The park spans both states and features waterfalls, forests and a sensory trail, aimed at people with disabilities or visual limitations. Access via Itatiaia, in Rio de Janeiro (Lower Part), and Itamonte, in Minas Gerais (Upper Part).
Serra do Cipó National Park
Santana do Riacho – MG
There are refreshing waterfalls, rivers to play in, short trails – and it’s all free and close to the capital of Minas Gerais. Access is via Santana do Riacho.
Lapa Grande State Park
Montes Claros-MG
It has trails that lead to caves, rivers and Cerrado landscapes to explore with the family. Furthermore, the park also includes accessibility initiatives for visitors. Access from Montes Claros.
Vila Velha State Park
Ponta Grossa-PR
It has rock formations, caves and mysterious lagoons, as well as tree climbing, trails and zip-lining activities. Access is through the city of Ponta Grossa in Paraná.
Dunes State Park
Natal-RN
Considered one of the state’s top tourist attractions, it features interpretive trails, picnic areas and scenic overlooks. The site has dunes and the Bosque dos Cavaleiros, one of the highlights of the unit, with over 1,300 trees native to the Atlantic Forest. Access is through Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte.
Utinga State Park
Belém – PA
It offers quiet trails, bike rides and contact with the lakes. Access from Belém, capital of Pará.
* with information from the Semeia Institute
Source: Terra
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