South Zone of Rio: Catacumba Park

Catacumba Park is a public park located in Lagoa, South Zone of Rio. The park has sculptures and a light level trail that leads to two beautiful viewpoints.

Its location is exactly in front of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.









Location: Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 3000 - Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22471-003, Brasil

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