Though I had been to the Jardim Botanico on a number of occasions and had even taken the Canadoca there plenty, my first time at the playground there was just a couple of weeks ago. I'll be back soon! What a gorgeous park - and they have PROPER BABY SWINGS, people!!! Not something that you come across often in Rio.
As a funny little aside that struck me as typical - when I entered the park that particular day, a fellow approached me and asked if I would like to have a guided tour as he knew all about the park, it's history, he could really show me around, etc. Politely declining, I asked him if he might be so kind as to point me in the direction of the playground. He didn't know one existed! Eek! Glad I didn't take that tour...
Without further adieu, here are my photos of the playground at Jardim Botanico.
Brazilians of all ages LOVE babies - check out my friend getting swarmed by some older kids. Her baby IS adorable....
Follow up that playdate with lunch at Da Graca (typical Brazilian fare) on the other side of the Jardim - Rua Pacheco Le�o, 780 and you have a very nice little day on your hands!
Good info! And I like that it looks like there's plenty of shade. Are all (some/most) parks in Rio sandy, like this one appears to be?
And by proper baby swings does that mean bucket swings so the child can't fall out?
Love the parks/playground theme btw -- very helpful to know where to bring my 2 year old!
Posted by: JKD | August 06, 2010 at 06:52 PM
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Posted by: Miss Footloose | August 07, 2010 at 01:50 PM
JKD - Yes there is a lot of shade. Beautiful walk, too. Some parks are sandy, some have grass.. Yes I mean bucket swings, which are not common here.
Miss Footloose - let me work on that...
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | August 28, 2010 at 03:54 AM
The playground is a clear as it is because the kids pack the snow even tighter. The park bench is getting ready to go under. The train floats on the surface. I find it interesting how American press has just gone crazy on the snow in East Coast America.
Posted by: Brazil travel deals | October 01, 2010 at 07:49 AM