Indigenous Nations Park, Campo Grande, Brazil

Parque das Nações Indígenas

Capybara family

Hello, dear readers!!💛

Today, I would like to introduce this beautiful park where I spent a lot of time walking and relaxing during my three-year stay in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. 😊

The Indigenous Nations Park is situated in the urban area of Prosa, in Campo Grande, Mato do Grosso do Sul state, Brazil.  It was created through the expropriation by the State Government of several farms and lands located on the banks of the Prosa and Reveilleau streams, within the urban perimeter comprising the Afonso Pena and Mato Grosso avenues, and the Sóter stream.

The park was born and renamed 'Parque das Nações Indígenas' ( in the Portuguese language) on August 17, 1993.

The park occupies an area of ​​approximately 119 hectares and preserves an ecologically important area protected by the federal government. Its entire area is covered in grass and contains many native trees, such as ipês (Tabebuia spp.), palms,  and fruit trees. The Prosa stream runs through the entire length of the park, forming a large lake with a pier and bridges for crossing it.

Pier in the lake

This park is also home to native wildlife such as capybaras, macaws, 'coatis'(raccoons' relatives), etc. There are a lot of capybaras. If you come to the park around 4 pm, you may find them walking and grazing.  They are too cute. You can take close-up photos of them!!!

Wildlife in the park 

This is a great place for family outings, picnics, and games (there are playgrounds near both entrances). You can also ride a bike (there is a bike path), and play volleyball, soccer, and basketball. The courts are located near the entrance on Antônio Maria Coelho Street. 

Jogging in the park 

However, bicycles are permitted for leisure use on the designated cycle path at low speeds. Entrance access is only via the Guarani (Afonso Pena Avenue) and Kadiwéu (Antônio Maria Coelho Street) entrances. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. The park cycle path is 3,000 meters long.

Damming of stream water

Monument for the Indian People

The park also hosts the Monument to the Indian People ( picture on the right) and the Museums of Contemporary Art and Indigenous Culture. 

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is also located here. Animals that have been seized due to trafficking or accidents, or were found in inappropriate places, such as homes, are rescued and brought here. 

Once, the park was closed temporarily because uma 'Onça-pintada' (Panthera onca) or jaguar from the rehabilitation center escaped into the park. Luckily, she was found and taken back to the center. :)

What do you think of the Parque das Nações Indígenas? Isn't it beautiful?!! Leave your comments below!!

Cheers!