Only 52 hectares in size, of which roughly half is native forest, Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes is nevertheless the most interesting park easily accessible to Rio Branco. A memorial to Chico Mendes stands near the entrance. The park also has a picnic area, a funny cast-iron treetop lookout, bike paths and a small zoo. Along the paths are theme huts representing different aspects of life in the region, including rubber tapping, a maloca ( índio dwelling) and myths and legends. Some wildlife can be seen.
