Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#303 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre is located in the Maracanã neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the main swimming facilities in Rio and opened in 1978. It was named after the sports journalist Júlio Delamare, a supporter of its creation, who died five years before its inauguration. He died on the Varig Flight 820, in France. The plane caught on fire, causing it to crash. ()

Local name: Parque Aquático Júlio Delamare Coordinates: 22°54'45"S, 43°13'40"W

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Vila Isabel (Maracanã)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maracanã Stadium, Paço de São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista, Maracanãzinho.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre?

Nearby attractions include Cefet/RJ, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk), Aldeia Campista, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk), UERJ, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk), Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro (13 min walk).

How to get to Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre:

Train

São Cristóvão (10 min walk)
Maracanã (11 min walk)

Metro

Maracanã • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
São Cristóvão • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Bus

Praça da Bandeira (25 min walk)