Sítio Burle Marx
Sítio Burle Marx
- Address
- Estrada da Barra de Guaratiba 2019 Guaratiba
- Phone
- 021 2410 1412
- Price
- admission R$5
- Hours
- 9:30am & 1:30pm, by advance appointment only
Lonely Planet review for Sítio Burle Marx
The enormous 350,000-sq-meter estate, Sítio Burle Marx was once the magnificent home of Brazil’s most famous landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx. The beautifully lush gardens of the estate, 22km west of the city, easily warrant a visit. Strolling the verdantly landscaped area allows visitors the chance to see and smell thousands of exotic plant species from both Brazil and abroad. A lovely 17th-century Benedictine chapel, along with Burle Marx’s original farmhouse and studio, completes the idyllic setting.
