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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in São João de Meriti, Brazil

3 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in São João de Meriti

Horto Waterfalls tourist attraction in São João de Meriti, RJ🌿 Nature
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4.7(2,548)Free

Horto Waterfalls offers adventurous families a stunning natural escape with cascading waterfalls, refreshing swimming holes, and scenic hiking trails through lush Brazilian Atlantic rainforest. This free outdoor paradise combines the thrill of exploration with opportunities for kids to swim in natural pools and spot local wildlife, making it an ideal day trip for families seeking authentic nature experiences in Rio de Janeiro.

🕑 4 to 5 hours

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Horto Municipal de São João de Meriti garden in São João de Meriti, RJ Activity
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This peaceful municipal botanical garden offers families a wonderful opportunity to explore Brazilian native plants, stroll along shaded walking paths, and introduce children to the wonders of tropical nature. The educational garden tours make learning about local flora interactive and engaging, while the spacious grounds provide plenty of room for kids to explore safely in a natural setting away from the city bustle.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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🌾 Farm
$3 mi · Duque de Caxias

This charming community garden in Duque de Caxias offers families a hands-on introduction to organic farming and sustainable agriculture in an urban setting. Kids can get their hands dirty planting seeds, learning about composting, and discovering where food comes from while exploring vegetable beds, fruit trees, and native Brazilian plants in a welcoming neighborhood environment.

🕑 1 to 2 hours

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