Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Barra da Tijuca
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#110 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Barra da Tijuca is an upper-class neighborhood or bairro in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located in the western portion of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra is well known for its beaches, its many lakes and rivers, and its lifestyle. This neighbourhood represents 4.7% of the city population and 13% of the total area of Rio de Janeiro. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°59'58"S, 43°21'57"W

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Barra da Tijuca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Terra Encantada, Barra Shopping, Cidade das Artes, CasaShopping.

0.9 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
Terra Encantada, Rio de Janeiro
23 min walk • Once a beacon of amusement and excitement in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Terra Encantada now stands as a nostalgic memory of Brazil's past theme park ventures. Opened in the late 1990s, this amusement park was designed to be a premier destination for families...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Barra Shopping, Rio de Janeiro
13 min walk • Barra Shopping, located in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a premier shopping destination and one of the largest shopping centers in Latin America. With its expansive layout and modern architectural design, this retail haven attracts both locals...
~110 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Cidade das Artes, Rio de Janeiro
1 min walk • The Cidade das Artes is a cultural complex located in Barra da Tijuca in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was originally planned to open in 2004, with the name of City of Music.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CasaShopping, Rio de Janeiro
13 min walk • CasaShopping is a shopping mall specialized in furniture's stores, interior design, home decoration in Brazil. It is located in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. It opened on September 28, 1984.
1.1 miS
Beach
Praia da Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
27 min walk • Barra da Tijuca is an upper-class neighborhood or bairro in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located in the western portion of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra is well known for its beaches, its many lakes and rivers, and its lifestyle.
1.1 miSW
Park
Marapendi Municipal Nature Park, Rio de Janeiro
27 min walk • The Marapendi Natural Municipal Park is a municipal nature park, a public recreation facility of approximately 155 hectares within the Marapendi Natural Reserve, located in the Barra da Tijuca and Recreio neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and part of a protected area for the preservation of native plants and animals.
1 miN
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Monte Makaya, Rio de Janeiro
25 min walk • Monte Makaya was a steel, looping roller coaster manufactured by Intamin and located at Terra Encantada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When it opened in 1998, Monte Makaya's eight inversions tied the world record previously set by Dragon Khan.