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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Aterro do Flamengo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 54 2026
Aterro do Flamengo

A long waterfront park built on landfill along Guanabara Bay, with lawns, shade trees and access to Flamengo and Glória beaches. Visitors walk, run, cycle and skate on its paths, play on sports courts and look out over Sugarloaf Mountain.

Highlights

  • View of Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Marina da Glória
  • World War II monument

Good to know

  • Road closed to cars on Sundays, holidays
  • Avoid deserted areas at night
  • Paid restrooms at lifeguard posts 1, 2

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  3. Parque do Sabiá N° 95 Parque do Sabiá Uberlândia City park