park · Palmas, TO
Parque Cesamar
An urban park with a lake surrounded by a walking track and an ecological trail of about 2 km through cerrado woodland. Capybaras and monkeys roam freely, and the park is also home to agoutis, armadillos and many bird species.
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About Parque Cesamar
Parque Cesamar is an urban park in the central area of Palmas and one of the city's most popular places to walk, run and spend the afternoon outdoors. It opened in 1998, on the banks of the Brejo Comprido stream, in a preserved area of cerrado in the middle of the Plano Diretor.
The heart of the park is an artificial lake, formed by damming the stream. A paved walking track runs around it, and an ecological trail goes into the woods. The park also has a playground, sports courts, picnic areas, kiosks and snack bars, restrooms and parking.
The animals are part of the outing. Capybaras wander across the lawn and along the lakeshore, and monkeys often appear in the trees. The park is also home to birds and other cerrado animals.
Inside the park is the Museu Casa Suçuapara, a 1987 house linked to the early days of the capital's construction. The outing is flat and easy, good for families with children, older visitors and anyone who just wants a light walk in the shade.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
One to two hours to walk around the lake, see the animals and visit the Casa Suçuapara.
Best time
Early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the heat eases and the animals are more active; in the dry season, from May to September, the trails are firmer.
How to get there
It is in the central area of Palmas, in the Plano Diretor Sul, with entrances on avenues NS-4 and LO-11. You can go by car, taxi, ride-hailing app or city bus; the park has parking.
Tip
Do not feed or touch the capybaras and monkeys, and keep your distance: they are wild animals. Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
A look at the place
Parque Cesamar in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Cesamar
Is there an entrance fee at Parque Cesamar?
No. Admission is free. Check the opening hours with the Palmas city government before you go.
Are there capybaras at Parque Cesamar?
Yes. Capybaras roam freely in the park and are easy to spot, especially near the lake. Monkeys also appear in the trees. Do not feed or approach the animals.
Can you swim in the lake at Parque Cesamar?
No. Swimming in the lake and the park's pools is not allowed.
What is there to do at Parque Cesamar?
Walk or run around the lake, take the ecological trail, see the animals, have a picnic, take the kids to the playground and visit the Museu Casa Suçuapara.
Where is Parque Cesamar?
In the central area of Palmas, in the Plano Diretor Sul, with entrances on avenues NS-4 and LO-11.