Chico Mendes Ecological Park, Rio de Janeiro
The Chico Mendes Ecological Park has walking trails through a 43-hectare preserved section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest).
The Chico Mendes Ecological Park has walking trails through a 43-hectare preserved section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest). They also offer a guided tour of the habitats of several local endangered species, including the three-toed sloth, the broad-snouted caiman, and the red-footed tortoise. There is an exhibit hall with exhibits on local wildlife.
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About Chico Mendes Ecological Park
Avenida Jarbas de Carvalho 679 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes
21 2437-6400â
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