Biblioteca Parque Estadual, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Biblioteca Parque Estadual
Address: Avenida Presidente Vargas 1261, Rio de Janeiro, 20071-004, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 3171 7505

#193 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Biblioteca Parque Estadual, Rio de Janeiro

Facts and practical information

Biblioteca Parque Estadual (address: Avenida Presidente Vargas 1261) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°54'16"S latitude and 43°11'15"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Biblioteca Parque Estadual is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Saara (tram, 3 min walk), Presidente Vargas (metro, 3 min walk), Camerino Rosas Negras (light rail, 6 min walk), Central do Brasil (train, 7 min walk), Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (bus, 9 min walk), Américo Brum (aerialway, 15 min walk), Praça XV (ferry, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty (museum, 4 min walk), Campo de Santana Park (park, 5 min walk), Centro Sebrae de Referência do Artesanato Brasileiro (museum, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°54'16"S, 43°11'15"W

Address

Avenida Presidente Vargas 1261CentroRio de Janeiro 20071-004 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 3171 7505

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Day trips

Biblioteca Parque Estadual – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Parque Estadual open?

Biblioteca Parque Estadual is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Parque Estadual?

Nearby attractions include Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Campo de Santana Park, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Centro Sebrae de Referência do Artesanato Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Teatro João Caetano, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Parque Estadual by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Parque Estadual:

Tram

Saara • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Central • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Camerino Rosas Negras • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)
Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (7 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (9 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (10 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (15 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (19 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 (28 min walk)