Rio De Janeiro

Bosque da Barra

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The Bosque da Barra is a good running spot in Rio, especially as a shade option on a hot day. This nature preserve features ~5 km of walking & jogging trails, all underneath a dense, lush canopy. There’s a lake and many species of plants.

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From the parking lot at the south end of the Preserve, there’s a 3 km outer loop, much of it around the lake at the northern end. Add with a 1.8 loop around the more interior paths. The trails are a dirt surface, fairly wide with good footing. A combination of open and shaded.

Note: From a map, it looks tempting to combine this with the Barra Beach route just to the south, but unfortunately there’s no good pedestrian connection.

Essentials
  • Nearly 5 km, combining outer perimter loop & interior paths
  • Fairly flat
  • Parking lot
  • Parking lot at south end of the Preserve, off Av. das Américas

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Essentials
  • Nearly 5 km, combining outer perimter loop & interior paths
  • Fairly flat
  • Parking lot
  • Parking lot at south end of the Preserve, off Av. das Américas