The park was built on an area previously used as a landfill, transforming an environmental hazard into a managed ecological reserve.
The Arvorário, a 20-meter high walkway, allows visitors to observe the canopy layers of the mangrove ecosystem at eye level.
The site hosts a permanent exhibition of traditional riverine vessels in the Memorial Amazônico da Navegação.
The butterfly garden, known as the Borboletário, houses thousands of specimens and features a climate-controlled environment for breeding.
The park's lighthouse, the Farol de Belém, is constructed from steel and glass, contrasting with the surrounding tropical foliage.
The garden contains the Viveiro das Aningas, which protects native bird species rescued from illegal trafficking.
The park's name translates to 'Mangrove of the Herons' in Portuguese.
Mangal das Garças is a 40,000-square-meter riverside botanical park in Belém, Brazil, constructed as part of a revitalization project along the Guamá River. The site functions as an open-air ecological preserve featuring a mangrove forest, a butterfly garden, and a bird nursery that provides sanctuary for rescued species. Its architecture includes the Farol de Belém, a 47-meter-tall lighthouse offering panoramic views, and the Memorial Amazônico da Navegação. The park contains a designated botanical reserve showcasing the regional Amazonian flora. Several resident species, including herons (garças), ibises, and peacocks, roam freely across the grounds. Visitors traverse a network of wooden walkways elevated above the wetlands. The facility integrates environmental education with leisure through its diverse exhibits of regional wildlife.
The observation deck of the Farol de Belém lighthouse overlooking the river and park canopy.
Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear as the wooden walkways can become slippery in humid conditions.
Apply mosquito repellent before entering the park, as the mangrove environment attracts insects.
Allocate extra time for the sunset, as the river views from the lighthouse deck are localized highlights.
Avoid rushing through the botanical sections; many of the smaller plant species and insects require patient observation to spot.
Closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Maintain silence near the bird nurseries and refrain from feeding the wildlife.
