Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Gamboa
Address: Rua Rivadávea Correa 188, Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#84 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Facts and practical information

The Cemitério dos Ingleses, Gamboa is a cemetery in Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It is also known as the English Cemetery or the British Cemetery Gamboa. ()

Local name: Cemitério dos Ingleses Established: 1811 (213 years ago)Coordinates: 22°53'51"S, 43°11'46"W

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Rua Rivadávea Correa 188, GamboaPortuária (Gamboa)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Day trips

Gamboa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Candelária Church, Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Campo de Santana Park, Museum of Tomorrow.

1.2 miE
Catholic church with a baroque facade
Candelária Church, Rio de Janeiro
31 min walk • The Candelária Church stands as an iconic landmark in the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This historical church, officially known as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária, is an exquisite example of religious architecture that blends various styles...
1.2 miE
Church, Historical place, Monastery
Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Rio de Janeiro
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento is an architectural and historical gem that offers a tranquil respite from the bustling city. This Benedictine complex, with origins dating back to the late 16th century, stands as a testament...
0.7 miSE
Park
Campo de Santana Park, Rio de Janeiro
17 min walk • The Campo de Santana is a park located in the Praça da República in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The name of the plaza refers to the fact that it is located near the site where the Brazil was declared a Republic in 1889.
1 miE
Museum, Science museum
Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro
26 min walk • The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by Spanish neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua. Its construction was supported by the Roberto Marinho Foundation and cost approximately 230 million reais.
1.2 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
31 min walk • The Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is a historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. It was the first Presbyterian church in the country.
~740 ftNW
Science museum, Concerts and shows, Museum
Cidade do Samba, Rio de Janeiro
4 min walk • Cidade do Samba, formally known as Cidade do Samba Joãozinho Trinta, is a complex of buildings in the neighborhood of Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is used for Samba schools to prepare for carnival. About fourteen of the major samba schools have a warehouse in the complex.
0.6 miE
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro
15 min walk • The Valongo Wharf is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, between the current Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets. Built in 1811, it was the site of landing and trading of enslaved Africans until 1831, with the blockade of Africa banning the Atlantic slave trade to Brazil.
0.8 miE
Specialty museum, Forts and castles, Museum
Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro
21 min walk • Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Civil Police Museum, Rio de Janeiro
29 min walk • The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum is a historical museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It organizes and promotes permanent and temporary exhibitions of documents and items that portray the activities of Civil Police in the history of Rio de Janeiro since colonial times.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rua Uruguaiana, Rio de Janeiro
27 min walk • Rua Uruguaiana is a popular shopping street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Carlos Gomes, Rio de Janeiro
29 min walk • Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theatre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu. Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater located in Praça Tiradentes, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gamboa?

Nearby attractions include Cidade do Samba, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Teleférico da Providência, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Providência, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Morro da Providência, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk).

How to get to Gamboa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gamboa:

Aerialway

Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (1 min walk)
Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (5 min walk)

Tram

Providência (1 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Gamboa • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Cidade do Samba • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (10 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (15 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (13 min walk)
Rodoviária (19 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: 1, 2 (16 min walk)
Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (20 min walk)