The entrance is free, but you have to reserve a spot to get in days before. You can get there and say that you’re going to the restaurant and they place you on a waiting list for about 40 min. While you wait you can take pictures from the outside, it’s gorgeous and it allows you to take pictures from different angles of the mansion. Once you get in they lead you to the restaurant where you get to eat in the courtyard of the mansion. It’s very beautiful, but it can get hot. They don’t have any fans or anything to keep it cool, just umbrellas to sit under while you eat or drink something. My friend and I ordered the smoked salmon and and hamburger, but the meal was very underwhelming. It didn’t have a good flavor, the fries and bread were kind of stiff. It’s expensive and the food was bland. Wouldn’t recommend eating, just drink something so you can get in and then take the pictures. There is an exclusive terrace that you can access by paying something extra.

Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro is a hidden gem that exceeded our expectations. This sprawling park offers a perfect blend of nature and art, with its historic mansion, lush gardens, and inspiring sculptures. My visit with my sister was a delightful experience—strolling through the winding paths, discovering hidden corners, and enjoying the serene atmosphere. The park's tranquil ambiance, coupled with the occasional sounds of tropical birds, creates a peaceful retreat within the bustling city. Whether you're an art lover, nature enthusiast, or someone looking for a relaxing escape, Parque Lage is a must-visit destination in Rio.

Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro is a stunning place with breathtaking beauty. The lush greenery and architectural charm create a captivating atmosphere. The brunch served was delicious, adding to the experience. However, the wait time to enter the premises can be unreasonably long, which may dampen the overall enjoyment. Patience is required, but the enchanting surroundings make it worth the wait.

We went to Parque Lage to enter the hiking trail to Christ the Redeemer. The kids enjoyed this park a lot so we spent time playing here. The caves were especially interesting to see and explore. The trail head was easy to find and needed to give passport information but didn’t need to show any documents. You do need cash to pay for entry to Christ the Redeemer. We were able to pay in USD but that may have been an exception.

It is a free and gorgeous park to visit in Rio. There is a huge garden with a fountain outside of the beautiful antique mansion where is located the school of art. The patio is free for visiting and the coffee shop there serves an amazing traditional Brazilian breakfast. The patio is just the perfect spot to take a photo as you can frame the pool and the Christ the Redeemer statue in the same photo.

An incredible mansion and park. Very scenic. One should spend a few hours here and get pictures taken at all the right spots such as the pool and outside the mansion on the stairs. The amount of biological diversity is certainly lesser than botanical gardens but the building makes up for it to a great extent. You need to book a ticket in advance which is for free. It will not be available for a few days as we found. Taxis are available quickly outside.

A beautiful place to visit! FYI, you have to make reservation to enter. If you don't donit beforehand, you will have to do so by scanning the QR code at the entrance. Hence, it took 1.5 hours to get in. Also, to get access to the balcony level, you need to make any purchase from the gift shop.

Beautiful structure with a nice cafe offering tasty food and great drinks. Very nice walk with monkeys around, and a beautiful view of Cristo Redentor. A few vendors around, quiet and peaceful.

Would give it 5 if it wasn't for my experience at the restaurant. The only way to enter inside the nice old building was to get a reservation at the restaurant. This includes if you want to take a 5 min pictures. However, you can enter the park and view the lovely caves, bridges, trees, exotic fruits (large jackfruit) and nice trails. Not enough benches, not enough washrooms for such a large place. If you are in a large group your experience will be better than me (restaurant will earn more on 2 or more heads). I lost 1hr to wait in line to receive a watsup message that will inform me when to enter. The lady told me 15-30min. A single lady was complaining she was not called and I feel she waited over 1.5 hrs. There was only shades to the worker (only 1 they can hire 2 or make the process way easier). I walked around for 3.5 hrs and no message. The lady apologized but did not offer me to enter as she did for the Brazilian women who complained. Anyways, if you are alone, don't bother supporting this business who doesn't respect its clients. Meals are expensive but I guess you can buy water for 9 reals. Just walk around the park and hope the greedy owners of the restaurent think of their single tourist and improve the ticket process and offer some decent shade for the 1hr wait.

Parque lage is stunningly beautiful, offering a breathtaking natural experience. The hike from palacio to Cristo Redentor takes approximately 1.5 hours, providing not only a physical challenge but also rewarding vistas along the way. The park’s majestic scenery and the iconic Cristo Redentor make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Awesome place for some photos. I totally recommend to take a walk on the park behind. Also get there early unless you want to wait in line for a photo for an hour. (Still worth it)

Beautiful place to visit when in Rio . The palace has some really nice view and the park is totally worth a visit . Don' t miss the monkeys 😆

Accessible with Uber if you stay along Rio. The park is where the famous Plage cafe is situated. No fees needed inside the park. From here, you can see the Christ the Redeemer.

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, very green and nature. The inside part that is not worth waiting 1 hour waiting in line like many people were doing to get in and take a picture. I have no patience. (Original) O lugar é bonito, muito verde e natureza. A parte de dentro que não vale a pena ficar 1h esperando na fila igual muitas pessoas estavam fazendo pra entrar e tirar foto. Eu não tenho paciência.

The nature here is astonishing. It is a place to escape the urban city. The building is old but preserved. There is a coffee place inside.

Great park with beautiful hikes into floresta da Tijuca. They’re quite physically demanding so I recommend bringing lots of water, active wear and ideally having a good fitness level. The cafe at the little palace is lovely if a little overpriced.

A bit busy place, but very nice and kind staff, good options for food and vegetarian too.

Absolutely loved it!! You shoul visit this awesome place in Rio

One of the most beautiful marvels in Rio de Janeiro. Make sure you book in advance or you'll have to go through the restaurant. The building is magnificent, the gardens wonderful to wander about, and the background absolutely astonishing. Can't recommend enough. There's also a hidden aquarium!

Nice park but the palace is overrated, It's not worth the time waiting. Couldn't get to the top floor. The park is 4 stars while the palace is 2 stars.

Muita aglomeração de pessoas em plena pandemia, além disso muitas filas, e também pouca manutenção do local fora isso e um belo local para visitar.

It's an amazing park, free entrance, and they've worked hard on making it as accessible as possible on the outside for people on wheelchair. If anyone been inside the building on wheelchair please chair how you did it. Go early as the queues are massive after 12. Beautiful and green places. Perfect for great pic, remember there wildlife there too - monkeys :) The cave was awesome. Make sure you don't slip! Rocks gets super slippery.

More than I expected. The main building is the attraction that brings most people to the park but there was a long line when we wanted to go in. Behind the main building is a pathway up that leads to a very nice waterfall amongst other things to see. The park itself is free and very nice to take a walk. I actually prefered this park over the botanical garden.

Beautiful public park. Unfortunately, a few really cool looking areas were closed off.

Before coming!!! - If you want to go inside the building (Palacio) you will need a reservation prior arriving. I suggest you do it online. - you can enter the building without a tour/reversation by eating at the restaurant. There will be a line on the side of the door and they will call you inside once there is a table for you. Inside of the restaurant there are restrooms. You can also explore the park on your own. There are a couple of short hikes/ viewpoints indfe if the parque.

Nice place, outdoor. If you are looking for a place in the nature in the middle of Rio, you've found it. Lots of monkeys, definitely try the terrace!

Perfect weather there. Only downside was just that a lot of the places such as the artificial cave was blocked off as well as the path to get to christ the redeemer due to covid. However it is still a beautiful place to visit and walk around. Plus you can't beat free either!

Amazing place and a must visit in Rio! I suggest getting there early to get a reservation because you can’t go inside the cafe area without one. However you can make a reservation and walk around the park while you wait. The park is so beautiful and I spotted a few monkeys while there.

(Translated by Google) Sensational place! For those who like nature and history Parque Lage is the perfect place. (Original) Lugar sensacional! Para quem gosta de natureza e história Parque Lage e o lugar perfeito.

Such a beautifuk park that we even saw a colorful bird, I loved it!. There is a coffee shop inside the main building however we decided to have a picnic in the park, we could take our food from home to enjoy with the view and the silent of the place.

Went here for brunch. The best part is the castle and great photo opportunities. The breakfast was ok. We ordered the combo. I had the salmon dish. The produce used wasn't fresh and was most apperent by the wilting of my spinach. The servers were friendly and helpful with ordering! Recommend going for the the atmosphere.

Well maintained and utterly beautiful. The only eye sore: the people lined up to get their Instagram shots. I know pictures are a big deal but I’ve never seen anything like it

Nice visit here. Not too many people. Be sure to get a ticket online of you want to go inside and take pictures. Other than that, they were only letting people in to go to the restaurant. You need a reservation so your name can be called for the restaurant.

From that park you get the trail up to the Christ the redeemer statue. It starts on the back of the park, reasonably steep, well marked, on the way you can see animals, cross waterfall, on the way to top and back I passed couple people. It took me around 1:30 to top and 1 hour back but I’m experienced hiker. To see Christ you will have to pay 50.50 dinheiro at busy season. It can be done by credit card or cash.

Another iconic place in Rio, directly underneath the Corcovado statue mountain. It wasn't too crowded at this time, but there was a line of photographers and models who wanted the perfect shot for their Instagram and Facebook.

Overcrowded, scenic view. Have to wait over 20 minutes in a queue to have some photos

Beautiful park with visible history. There is a palace with a restaurant. Also a hiking trail, aquarium, small waterfalls, and some art galleries.

There is mainly two things you can do here: 1. dress up and wait in a queue for one hour+ to pose in front of the pool in the courtyard of the villa. You can then post this foto on instagram like all the other visitors. If you posed expertly you‘ll get likes. Search Parque Lage on Instagram before for guidance on posing. 2. explore the amazing park which has monkeys, an artificial grotto, waterfalls with natural pools, ponds, a little romantic fake castle with a bridge, a hiking trail to Corcovado and many more things to discover. The choice is yours! An amazing place!

Beautiful park with a great variety of plants and trees, almost like a botanical green. Stunning views of the Jesus statue above, as well as cute monkeys in the trees. Um, there are caves as well.

Very crowded and it is a bit chaotic trying to order and then get the food. Overall the view is beautiful and still deserves a 4 star. We had the egg Benedict (yes 1 not 2)

Parque Lage, also known as Parque Enrique Lage, is a public park and cultural centre located in the Jardim Botânico neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Parque Lage is renowned for its lush greenery, walking trails, and beautiful gardens. It is set against the backdrop of the Corcovado mountain, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. At the heart of the park lies the Lage Mansion (Palacete do Lage), a historic building dating back to the 1920s. The mansion's architecture is striking, and it now houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of Visual Arts), offering art courses and exhibitions. Visitors can explore the park and its gardens for free. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists to relax, picnic, or take leisurely walks. The park offers several trails that lead to the nearby Corcovado mountain. One of the trails provides access to the Christ the Redeemer statue, making it a starting point for those who want to hike to the top. Overall, Parque Lage is not only a beautiful natural oasis but also a thriving cultural centre that combines nature, art, and history, making it a must-visit destination in Rio de Janeiro.

Came to see personally where Snoop Dog filmed one if his Music Videos, was on the peak of Carnaval when all people in Rio are. Came there, were not allowed to get in, they only allowed 100 People inside. Staff told us to scan a QR Code that didnt work, then showed us a Site that has in 2 days availability. Waited maybe a miracle happens, at the side was another staff writing down names to get into the Restaurant, gave our names waited almost an hour and then we were allowed to enter, got a Table exactly beside the Pool. We then wanted to explore the Place, next catch you are not allowed to go up without buying a 10Real Worth from the Souvenir Shop. The place was great you even have a view of Cristo, but spent almost the whole day just to be inside, was it worth it? Yes

I visited Parque Lage on March 2021. Travelers during that year were few so I was lucky that the place wasn't heavily crowded. I took Uber from my Airbnb in Copa to the Park to make it easier for me. It was quite a nice Park. Nothing too extravagant to see but I still enjoyed it. I love taking photos of couples spending nice time together. Afterward, I show it to them and they love the photos. I would send them the photos. Great way to make friends. There's a nice small trek inside the Park. Nothing fancy. Still enjoyed it. I love the quietness of it. I take all photos myself, even my selfie! Check out my IG- @jl.dormido

Great place, but it's super busy. You need to make sure you book a time slot during busy periods, and you will need to queue to take a photo. If you want to go to the top for photos, you'll need to buy something in the gift shop.

The park is like a sample of Atlantic nature in the middle of the city. From here you can access the hiking trail to the Christ the Redeemer (4,4 km). Inside the park area there is the famous building, place of Visual Arts School (EAV) - to enter you need to get the tickets a couple of days before. The garden is beautiful and worths the visit. The building, not so much: the internal space is mainly occupied by the cafe (overpriced, overrated, crowded with long lines of waiting).

Christ visible from the palace. The park is stunning, it was a royal residence and you can see it from the luxury hambient! The palace itself is great on the inside, you can see the throne room. There's also a shop, but the best place is the brunch place by the pool :)

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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful I loved ♥ ️ (Original) Muito lindo amei ♥️

Durante a pandemia, muita faixa amarela interditando os locais. Fila para entrar na escola de artes visuais e outra fila para tirar foto na piscina.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Lugar maravilhoso

Lugar mt agradável e bem bonito. Bom para tirar fotos e fica dentro de uma área ver, acho q é um Jardim Botânico la no Rio. Falta mais estrutura com lanchonetes e restaurantes, o pouco q tem la forma filas bem grande e de lanche é até mais acessível, mas com pouquíssimas opções.

O lugar é lindo, e contrasta com a natureza que o cerca. A vista interna da piscina é linda e ao fundo o Cristo torna o visual ainda mais maravilhoso! Vale muito a pena o passeio!!!

Lugar muito bonito, pena que a maioria vai apenas para algumas fotos e não curte o restante do lugar, vale muito a visita.

Excelente lugar com uma paisagem incrivel!

Local mal cuidado, muita fila para se entrar na casa

Lugar maravilhoso bom para conhecer com a família ❤

Um lugar maravilhoso, com uma energia de tirar o fôlego. Conde Henrique Laje teve muito bom gosto ao presentear sua esposa Gabriela Besanzone com esse palacete de construção eclética.

(Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Amei

Bonito e espetacular como sempre. Porém necessita de maiores cuidados e investimentos em manutenção. Muitas árvores caídas, aquário está destruído, Laguinho sujo, trilhas muito ruins. Talvez se cobrasse ingressos baratos poderia custear a manutenção do local.

(Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Bom lugar

(Translated by Google) Muito lindo (Original) Muito lindo ❤️

(Translated by Google) Great tour, beautiful place. (Original) Otimo passeio, lindo lugar.

Great place to take photos. Food is really good. We order the cogumelos risotto and the smoked salmon sandwich. Normally people order the brunch

Great place to either: 1. Spend a couple hours walking around seeing the park or 2. Take the hiking trail to Christ the Redeemer, this takes more time and you have to pay an entry fee at Christo Redentur. Very beautiful park and you should do both on different days.

An amazing public park. Free entrance. Has little bit of everything: fish pond, jungle animals, waterfalls, hike to the Cristo Redentor. Cool views for pictures.

An amazing park with a real impenetrable jungle. Funny monkeys. Beautiful waterfalls and fish ponds

Beautiful park and mansion. The cafe offers delicious food at not-too-outrageous pricing, given the touristy nature of the place. Worth visiting for walks and a meal.

The Queue was long for to take a picture. Closes at 5pm.. too early I feel.

Beautiful place with a great cafe for brunch. Views of christ the redeemer and nice gardens to walk around on a hot day.

Lindo lugar, mas com funcionários desatenciosos e com a pior das vontades, não avisam sobre horários de visitação, por isso é necessário chegar antes das 16:30 para ter acesso às partes superiores do palacete, informação não fornecida por quem deveria assim fazê-lo. A parte disto, vale a visita.

(Translated by Google) I was lined up to enter because of the pandemic. But it is a very beautiful park, worth visiting. And the best part is that admission is free. (Original) Estava com fila pra entrar por conta da pandemia. Mas é um parque muito bonito, vale a pena conhecer. E o melhor é que a entrada é gratuita.

Loved it. I was only sad because some places there are closed, choose, I think because of the pandemic. The kuka cave for example is inactive and apparently overgrown with shrubs, but the whole forest is very beautiful. And knowing that we are passing through a century-old imperial garden, it is spectacular. The park was designed in 1840 in the European garden style. It has beautiful landscapes. Bridges over small streams. Immense imperial palm trees. If you are lucky you will also see monkeys among the trees, cotias, etc. The cons are: there are many beautiful things isolated with yellow and black plastic tape. You can't even take a nice picture. Although the visit was Monday (January, so I assume, high season) it was not possible to enter the Park's School of Visual Arts. At 16: 00h the line curved in the construction and the closing time of the tour is at 17: 00h (As informed by a fantastic watchman who saved us to wait and frustration)

(Translated by Google) It's small, no big lines (Original) É pequeno, filas nada de mais

(Translated by Google) Very cute!! (Original) Muito bonito!!

(Translated by Google) Very nice! (Original) Очень красиво!

(Translated by Google) Historic place. Not much to do; It's worth the visit. There are gardens with lots of greenery inside the river. (Original) Lugar histórico. Não muito a se fazer; vale a pena a visita. Há jardins com muito verde dentro do Rio.

(Translated by Google) Very good, amazing breakfast. (Original) Muito bom, café da manhã sensacional.

(Translated by Google) I found it very beautiful, in general the park is taken care of, but I expected more for the advertisement that has of it (Original) Achei muito lindo, em geral o parque é cuidado, porem esperava mais pela propaganda que tem dele

Lugar lindo! Só houve um imprevisto , que causou uma tensão principalmente na minha filha. Enquanto eu e ogrpo comíamos no restaurante, um pombo nos ficou rondando bem perto da nossa mesa e chegou nos pés da minga filha. E ela ficou muito tensa.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

(Translated by Google) Maralhosa all very good (Original) Maralhosa tudo muito bom

(Translated by Google) Nice and beautiful place! (Original) Lugar agradável e bonito!

Optó, tudo excelente

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(Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilhosa

(Translated by Google) A little abandoned (Original) Um pouco abandonado

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O lugar é lindo, pena que a visitação está restrita por conta da pandemia. O restaurante poderia melhorar o atendimento ao clientes, até porque o valor que o turista paga, o carioca também paga!

Lugar incrível, simplesmente maravilhoso, amei ❤️❤️❤️

Lugar incrivel, unica coisa ruim é a fila para entrar na mansão. O ideal é ir bem cedo! Para quem gosta de historia na parte de tras, tem umas trilhas que levam para um local onde os escravos lavavam roupa e tals (triste porem é interessante de se ver), e dentro desse local tem uma especie de sala, parece ser uma senzala.