Rio Botanical Garden open throughout the carnival period

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the carnival period, including Ash Wednesday. At the discretion of the security team, the gates may be temporarily closed during the passage of carnival blocks in the neighborhood, and will be reopened as soon as traffic returns to normal.

So, stay tuned to the parade schedule.

February 1, Sunday
Me Esquece (Forget Me)
Where: Rua Jardim Botânico corner with Rua Pacheco Leão
Meeting time: 9 a.m.

February 8, Sunday
Suvaco do Cristo (Christ's Armpit)
Where: in front of Bar Joia, Rua Jardim Botânico corner with Rua Faro
Meeting time: 8 a.m.

February 17, 2026 – Carnival Tuesday
Vagalume, O Verde
Where: Rua Jardim Botânico corner with Rua Pacheco Leão
Meeting time: 8 a.m.

During the parade, visitors who are inside the Garden and wish to leave will be directed to the gate at Rua Major Rubens Vaz nº 64 (Gávea).

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Visitor Center at (21) 3874-1808 or (21) 3874-1214.