Matria Park: 30 Themed Gardens & Boat Trip Entry Ticket
Wander Matria Park’s creative gardens with boat ride included
You’ll wander thirty themed gardens at Matria Park near Gramado: sometimes in sunshine, sometimes wrapped in a raincoat as scents shift around you. A gentle boat trip is included, and local guides share stories that stick with you longer than expected. Let yourself get a little lost. There’s always another path waiting.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Mátria Park gardens
- Enter Mátria Park
- Walk through 30 themed gardens
- Enjoy nature and scents
- Use umbrellas if raining
What’s included
- Your day includes entry to all 30 themed gardens at Matria Park plus a gentle boat trip across one of its ponds.
- Rainy days come with provided umbrellas or raincoats so you can keep exploring comfortably.
- Everything is wheelchair accessible and families with strollers or infants are welcome throughout your visit.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Mátria Parque
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
We stepped right into Matria Park and I swear the first thing I noticed was this faint mix of earth and something sweet, maybe jasmine? There are thirty gardens, but it doesn’t feel like a checklist. Our guide, Ana, laughed when I asked if she ever gets lost here. She just shrugged and said every path is different depending on the day or the weather. We started near these tall grasses that brushed against my jeans (should’ve worn shorts), and then kids ran past us chasing each other around some weirdly shaped hedges: nobody seemed worried about getting dirty.
I didn’t expect the rain to start so suddenly, but someone from the staff handed us these bright yellow raincoats: kind of made us look like a group of lost ducks. The scent changed right away: wet soil, sharper green, almost like tea leaves after you pour hot water on them. Ana pointed out how even the flowers close up a bit in the drizzle. We wandered through a garden inspired by old Brazilian stories (she tried to explain one about a river spirit, I only caught half of it). Then there was this pond where we got into a little boat: honestly I thought it might tip over, but it was steady enough. You could hear frogs somewhere nearby, though I never saw them.
I kept thinking about how no two corners looked alike. One minute you’re under these huge trees with sunlight flickering through, next you’re in some geometric maze with sculptures peeking out. There were families picnicking under awnings and an older couple arguing softly about plant names (he was definitely wrong). By the end my shoes were muddy but I didn’t care. It’s not really about seeing “everything”. It’s more like letting yourself get lost for a while. Still think about that quiet moment on the water when all you could hear was rain hitting leaves.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (under 12): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is Matria Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces at Matria Park are wheelchair accessible.
Are strollers or prams allowed in Matria Park?
Yes, infants and small children can use prams or strollers throughout the park.
Does entry include a boat trip?
Yes, your ticket includes a boat trip within Matria Park.
Is there public transportation to Matria Park?
Yes, there are public transportation options available nearby.
Are service animals permitted inside Matria Park?
Yes, service animals are allowed in all areas of the park.
Are infant seats provided for families?
Specialized infant seats are available at Matria Park.
Do I need to be physically fit to walk through the gardens?
No special fitness level is required. Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Matria Park: 30 Themed Gardens & Boat Trip Entry Ticket
1h–4h
from US$ 22 per person
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