Family-Friendly Attractions In Brazil

Ibirapuera Park

Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts. · Dogs allowed

Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Beto Carrero World

Family amusement park with themed thrill rides, live cabaret shows, a zoo & horse riding.

Rod. Beto Carrero World - Armação, Penha - SC, 88385-000, Brazil

Botanical Garden of Curitiba

Park established in 1991, with a glasshouse, a formal, French-style garden & a sensation garden.

R. Engo. Ostoja Roguski, 350 - Jardim Botânico, Curitiba - PR, 80210-391, Brazil

Christ the Redeemer

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil

Iguazu Falls

Massive, picturesque waterfalls surrounded by trails, with wildlife & a train through the jungle.

Misiones Province, Argentina

Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

R. Manuel Carneiro - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-120, Brazil

Parque das Aves

Forested zoo park featuring about 143 species of birds, plus some reptiles & butterflies.

9GM8+H4 - Av. das Cataratas, 12450 - KM 17,1 - Vila Yolanda, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, 85859-899, Brazil

Hot Park

Amusement area offering water slides, surfing & kayaking, plus an abandoned "ghost" fishing village.

Rua Particular, sem número Esplanada, Rio Quente - GO, 75667-000, Brazil

Beach Park

Major resort with a waterpark with thrill rides, a stretch of natural beach, family hotels & dining.

Rua Porto das Dunas, 2734 - Porto das Dunas, Aquiraz - CE, 61700-000, Brazil

Imperial Museum

Housed in the stately 1845 palace of Brazil's first emperor, this museum documents Brazil's history.

R. da Imperatriz, 220 - Centro, Petrópolis - RJ, 25610-320, Brazil

Amantikir Park

Serene botanical garden offering a variety of flora & fauna, plus labyrinths, eateries & events. · Dogs allowed

R. Simplício Ribeiro de Toledo Neto, 2200 - Gavião Gonzaga, Campos do Jordão - SP, 12467-610, Brazil

Zoológico de Brasília

Laid-back zoo featuring a variety of birds, reptiles & mammals, including a tiger, monkeys & snakes.

Avenida das Nações, Via L 4 Sul, s/n - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70610-100, Brazil

Florybal Magic Park Land

Amusement park featuring a 7D theater, playground & areas to explore, with themes such as dinosaurs.

Rodovia RS-466, 1630 - Jardim dos Pinheiros II, Canela - RS, 95684-152, Brazil

Lagoon Spa Park

Avenida Lagoa Quente, 5 - Lagoa Quente, Caldas Novas - GO, 75690-000, Brazil

Nautical Beach Club

Water park with slides, a wave pool, kids' zones, a swim-up bar & a lake with water sports.

6CGG+HW - Fazenda S. Antônio das Lages, Av. Caminho do Lago, s/n, Caldas Novas - GO, 75690-000, Brazil

Hot Beach Olímpia

Family-oriented water park with slides, pools, a lazy river & shallow splash zones for children.

Av. Gov. Adhemar Pereira de Barros, 1260 - Olímpia, SP, 15406-255, Brazil

Waterfall Blue Lagoon

Waterfall & plunge pool with clear, green water accessed via a signposted trail with a floating bar.

S/N Rodovia MG-050, Km 311 Zona Rural, Capitólio - MG, 37945-000, Brazil

Park Aguas Claras

Spacious, lush nature area with 2 lakes, plus multi-use pathways & outdoor fitness equipment. · Dogs allowed

Av. das Castanheiras - Águas Claras, Brasília - DF, 70297-400, Brazil

Water Park - Prive Fun

Outdoor aquatic recreation center with waterslides, a wave pool & a lazy river, plus a kids' pool.

R. Doná Madalena, 98 - Do Turista, Caldas Novas - GO, 75696-012, Brazil

Memorial JK

Oscar Niemeyer–designed museum with exhibits about former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek.

Eixo Monumental - Lado Oeste - Praça do Cruzeiro, Brasília - DF, 70070-300, Brazil

Leblon Beach

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

Av. Delfim Moreira, 710 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22441-000, Brazil

Municipal Park of Mangabeiras

Sprawling public park with sports fields & courts, playgrounds, trails & performance spaces.

Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 580 - Mangabeiras, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30210-090, Brazil

Environmental Park Ipiranga

· Dogs allowed

Av. Profa. Zenaide de Calle Roriz, s/n - Jundiaí, Anápolis - GO, 75110-580, Brazil

Chapada Diamantina National Park

Rugged, rocky & biodiverse nature preserve known for its waterfalls, caves & former diamond mines.

Andaraí - State of Bahia, 46430-000, Brazil

Parque Mãe Bonifácia

Wooded park with shady paths, a playground, sculptures & panoramic views from an observation tower.

Av. Miguel Sutil - Duque de Caxias, Cuiabá - MT, 78043-375, Brazil

Mirante do Mangabeiras

Accessible by driving or hiking, this observation point offers sweeping views of the city & sunset.

R. Pedro José Pardo, 1000 - Mangabeiras, Belo Horizonte - MG, 47512-000, Brazil

Museum of Contemporary Art at the University of São Paulo

Expansive museum built in 1963 showcasing modern artwork from the beginning of the 20th century.

Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, 1301 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Parque Olhos D'Água

Recreation venue with shaded trails for walking & jogging, plus a lake, play areas & bird watching.

Quadra 413 e 414 - Asa Norte, Brasilia - Federal District, 70876-000, Brazil

Torre Do Castelo

Iconic water tower with an observation deck providing 360-degree views & a small history museum.

Praça Vinte e Três de Outubro - Av. João Erbolato, S/N - Castelo, Campinas - SP, 13070-131, Brazil

Parque Mutirama

Amusement park with classic family-friendly rides & an area with full-size models of dinosaurs.

Av. Contorno, S/N - St. Central, Goiânia - GO, 74055-150, Brazil

Parque Prefeito Luiz Roberto Jábali

Popular green space offering paths for pedestrians & cyclists, fish-filled lakes & an outdoor stage. · Dogs allowed

Av. Costábile Romano, S/n - Ribeirânia, Ribeirão Preto - SP, 14096-030, Brazil

Parque da Cidade Sarah Kubitschek

Sprawling public park with sports courts, artificial lakes, a theme park, restaurants & BBQ grills. · Dogs allowed

Srps - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70635-815, Brazil

Dinosaur Museum

Br 262, R. Estanislau Collenghi, 194, Uberaba - MG, 38039-755, Brazil

Prainha North Lake

Popular lake for swimming & water sports, with a small beach & adjacent playground.

SMLN - Lago Norte, Brasília - DF, 70297-400, Brazil

iPark Complexo Turístico

Park offering activities & attractions such as wakeboarding, swimming, zip lines & a cachaça museum. · Dogs allowed

Estr. da Ypioca, s/n - Sapupara, Maranguape - CE, 61950-000, Brazil

Chapada dos Guimarães National Park

Large park with hiking trails, picturesque waterfalls with natural pools & mountain views. · Dogs allowed

Rod. Emanuel Pinheiro, s/n - Km 50 - Véu de Noiva, Cuiabá - MT, 78195-000, Brazil

Arts Park

· Dogs allowed

R. Joaquim Simões Gomes, 420 - Nova Aliança, Ribeirão Preto - SP, Brazil

Monument Hot Waters

R. São Cristóvão - Solar de Caldas, Caldas Novas - GO, 75690-000, Brazil

Memorial Minas Gerais Vale

Museum with interactive exhibits about the mining history & culture of the state of Minas Gerais.

R. Adriano Chaves e Matos, 100 - Olhos D'Água, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30320-900, Brazil

Temple of Good Will

Modern religious complex featuring a 7-sided pyramid with a spiral floor & a massive crystal on top.

76 - SGAS 915 Lote 75 - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70390-150, Brazil

Palace of Arts

Art museum combining a 1912 mansion, a modern wing, a garden with works by Rodin & an open-air cafe.

R. da Graça, 284 - Graça, Salvador - BA, 40150-060, Brazil

Natural Aquarium

Snorkeling tours from a complex with a restaurant & pool to a clear river teeming with fish.

Rodovia Bonito - Guia Lopes da Laguna, Km 7 S/n - Zona Rural, Bonito - MS, 79290-000, Brazil

Parque das Garças

Waterside retreat for picnics & swimming, home to 50 types of birds, including herons, owls & ducks. · Dogs allowed

St. de Habitações Individuais Norte QL 15 - Lago Norte, Brasilia - Federal District, 71535-295, Brazil

Fountains Square

Concerts, carnivals & other events are held in this straightforward open space in a park.

Srps - Brasília, Brasilia - Federal District, 70655-775, Brazil

Cachoeira Salto Corumbá

Leafy park with several striking waterfalls, hiking trails, a water park & adventure activities.

BR-414 Km383 Zona Rural, Corumbá de Goiás - GO, 72960-000, Brazil

Imperial Plateau

Tranquil nature reserve offering guided tours, hiking trails, more than 30 waterfalls & zip lining.

Brazlândia, Brasilia - Federal District, Brazil

Parque das Cachoeiras

Parque das Cachoeiras Ecoturismo - MS-178 - Bonito, MS, 79290-000, Brazil

Memorial of Indigenous Peoples

This spiral-shaped building showcases rotating exhibitions on the history of indigenous peoples.

Zona Cívico-Administrativa Em frente ao Memorial JK, Brasília - DF, 70070-300, Brazil

Almécegas II Waterfall

Go 239 Km 08 estrada para, R. São Jorge - Zona Rural, Alto Paraíso de Goiás - GO, 73770-000, Brazil

Ecological Park Don Bosco

Relaxed lakefront park with open grassy areas, a sandy beach for swimming & scenic views. · Dogs allowed

S/N, SEDB - Lago Sul, Brasília - DF, Brazil