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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Parque Barigui

Curitiba, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 71 2026
Parque Barigui

A large city park in Curitiba set around a lake and green lawns, with low ground built to hold floodwater from the river. Visitors walk, run and cycle on separate paths, picnic or barbecue, and watch capybaras grazing by the lake.

Highlights

  • Lake with capybaras
  • Positivo Events Center
  • Amusement park

Good to know

  • Free entry and free parking
  • Toilets charge a fee, close early
  • Bike hire, restaurant and snack bars

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  2. Aterro do Flamengo N° 54 Aterro do Flamengo Rio de Janeiro City park
  3. Parque do Sabiá N° 95 Parque do Sabiá Uberlândia City park