Terra Encantada was a park in Rio de Janeiro which designed to be one of the most modern amusement parks in Latin America. It was opened in 1998 after two delays in opening. There are 200 thousand square metres located at Avenida Ayrton Senna, 2800, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro with a theme based on characters and festivals of Brazilian culture and its origins: indigenous, African and European. The main street consists of bars, restaurants and most shops in the park, all the facades in various styles of Brazilian architecture. The main roller coaster in the park, Monte Makaya, was the record for most inversions in the world (8 inversions in all) for four years, though, was trumped by Colossus, Thorpe Park located at 2 with the most inversions.
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Since its opening in January 1998, Terra Encantada could not overcome the expectations of the public who came to buy tickets even before the inauguration. It was expected a Disney Carioca Bar and became the land of fun and fantasy, attracting dozens of investors.
In the project, there were more than 60 dining options and came to be contemplated opening a U.S. subsidiary of Planet Hollywood. Investments reached U.S. $ 220 million. More than 12 thousand people should be employed directly and indirectly and the forecast was 20 thousand visitors per day. Sales came to about $ 30 million monthly. The reality was very different. The problems began even before the inauguration of the Terra Encantada, which was twice postponed. The first was scheduled for October 12, 1997 and the other for December 15. When the park was opened in January 1998, only part of the attractions were available. The first visitors, disappointed, came to claim the money back. The leisure center was running for less than a month when he received a visit from actress Isis de Oliveira. The artist was injured in one of the main attractions of the park, the lift cabum and entered in court. Thereafter, a series of problems have shaken the credibility of Terra Encantada. Fights between fighters of jiu-jitsu a strike by employees.
One case that gained more impact in the press occurred in March 2002 during a rock band's A Charlie Brown Jr. brawl, at around 1:30 am, left 61 people injured. Shops were destroyed and looted, and stones, chairs, trash cans and potted plants were thrown everywhere by young people who attended the show. (Source, Jornal O Globo) Today, the structure of Main Street went through reforms, but the Castle of Water and Lookouts remain in precarious
In 2010, Terra Encantada was chosen to be the site of recordings from the soap opera "Ugly Betty" by Rede Record and has all your main street turned into a old neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, but precisely in the neighbourhood of Gamboa.
However, on June 19, 2010, the kitchen helper Heydiara Lemos Ribeiro 61 years was thrown out of Mount Aurora, falling from a height of approx 10 metres. The victim died from head trauma. During the investigations it was proven that the park had all their toys with serious structural and mechanical failures, which led to a total ban of the park and the indictment for manslaughter the director and the engineer responsible. The report is being awaited from the expertise and the park will only open the door again when they fulfill all the demands made by the Civil Defence.
The characters were created especially for the Park, based on the theme, which is the Brazilian culture and its origins: indigenous, African and European. Enjoying the beauty and strength of our nature, have highlighted some endangered species - like the golden lion tamarin, the hyacinth macaw and the boto color pink - who managed to save himself and went to live in Terra Encantada.
Terra Encantada is divided into different thematic areas that depict the origins of the Brazilian people. Walking through the park is to admire its beautiful scenery and of course walking on their innovative rides.
The main street of Terra Encantada has its thematization facing the Rio Antigo, perfecting the details. Relive the days of the old bohemian streets of Rio de Janeiro. Here, you find one of the food shops, restrooms and other services. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the street to take photos with family, spending time and even have fun in the two attractions of Main Street.
Inspired by European culture, this area of the park is for those who have strong heart.
Terra das Crianças (Children's Land) honors the world's future that are the children. Find the nostalgia here, where classic toys make up the scenario, which is very well themed.
Honoring the Indians of Brazil, this thematic area has the Corredeiras, a mighty river that will leave you completely soaked!
Experience the atmosphere of Africa on you. The objective of the creation of this thematic area is to show how African culture influenced the formation of the Brazilian people.
With plans to open in 1999, the Castle of Waters would have a surprise inside, a roller coaster in the dark. Possess a beautiful tematatização and work together with the Water Show. Unfortunately these projects were discontinued.
Terra Encantada has 3 feeding options.