Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Valongo Wharf
Address: Avenida Barao de Tefe, Rio de Janeiro, 20220-460, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 988717238

#86 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Unesco, Archaeological site, Historical place, Architecture

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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. ()

Local name: Cais do Valongo Unesco: from 2017Area: 103.04 acres (0.161 mi²)Coordinates: 22°53'49"S, 43°11'14"W

Address

Avenida Barao de TefePortuária (Gamboa)Rio de Janeiro 20220-460 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 988717238

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Day trips

Valongo Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Valongo Wharf open?

Valongo Wharf is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Valongo Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Valongo Observatory, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Saúde, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Rio Art Museum, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk).

How to get to Valongo Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Valongo Wharf:

Light rail

Parada dos Navios/Valongo • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Utopia AquaRio • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Tram

Harmonia (7 min walk)
Utopia AquaRio • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Metro

Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (12 min walk)
Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (14 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (13 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (15 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (13 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (17 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (14 min walk)

Ferry

Praça XV • Lines: Charitas - Praça XV, Cocotá - Praça XV, Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça Arariboia - Praça XV, Praça XV - Charitas, Praça XV - Cocotá, Praça XV - Paquetá, Praça XV - Praça Arariboia (29 min walk)