Parks · Our pick in Rio
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
World Heritage, 2021
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © xiquinhosilva · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
The Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, at Barra de Guaratiba in the far west of Rio, was the landscape architect’s home and garden; UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage list in 2021. Check the visiting arrangements and book in advance.
Why it's on our list
- Book ahead
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sítio Roberto Burle Marx before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sítio Roberto Burle Marx are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Christ the Redeemer35 kmCar or taxi 122 min
- Ipanema Beach35 kmCar or taxi 123 min
- Copacabana Beach37 kmCar or taxi 128 min
- Galeão Airport38 kmCar or taxi 131 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car40 kmCar or taxi 137 min
- The Theatro Municipal40 kmCar or taxi 138 min