Mangal das Garças
Parque Mangal das Garças
A riverside wetland eco-park with herons, scarlet ibises and a butterfly house. A lookout tower offers views over the Guamá River and the city.
Mangal das Garças lies on the banks of the Guamá River, south of the old city. Themed on Amazonian wetland ecology, the park is home to flocks of herons and scarlet ibises. It also has aviaries, a butterfly house, a maritime museum and wooden boardwalks extending into the mangroves. A lookout tower about 47 meters high overlooks the river mouth and the city skyline. Entry to the park is free. The observation tower and butterfly house charge small fees, and the park is closed on Mondays. The restaurant inside has a pleasant setting.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Portal da Amazônia
- Catedral Metropolitana de Belém
- Palácio Antônio Lemos (Museu de Arte de Belém)
- Casa das Onze Janelas
- Igreja de Santo Alexandre & Museu de Arte Sacra
- Forte do Presépio (Forte do Castelo)
- Ver-o-Peso Market
- Praça da República