Morro da Babilônia, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Morro da Babilônia
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#301 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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The Morro da Babilônia is a hill in the Leme neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, separating Copacabana beach from Botafogo. It is home to a favela known by the same name, as well as the favela Chapéu Mangueira. Morro da Babilônia is an environmentally protected area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°57'36"S, 43°10'14"W

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Copacabana (Leme)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Morro da Babilônia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Earth Sciences Museum, Morro da Urca, Botafogo Praia Shopping.

1.2 miNE
Peak with a cableway and panoramic views
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
30 min walk • Sugarloaf Mountain, known as Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese, is an iconic peak situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This natural monument, a sheer rock rising 396 meters above the harbor, is one of Rio's most famous landmarks...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, the Earth Sciences Museum stands as a testament to Brazil's rich geological heritage and the science that unveils the planet's intricate history. This museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the natural world...
0.8 miNE
Park, Mountain, View point
Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro
20 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Morro da Urca is a verdant park and a natural monument that offers both locals and tourists a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. This smaller peak, situated at an elevation of 220 meters, is part...
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Botafogo Praia Shopping, Rio de Janeiro
30 min walk • Botafogo Praia Shopping is a shopping center located in front of Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro, opened in 1999.
1.1 miSW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
29 min walk • Copacabana is a bairro located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Shopping centre, Shopping
Rio Sul, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • The Rio Sul Center Tower, also known as Rio Sul Tower, is the fourteenth tallest building in Brazil and the tallest building in Rio de Janeiro at 164 metres and 50 floors, 48 above ground and 2 below.
~1990 ftNE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Vermelha Beach, Rio de Janeiro
10 min walk • Urca is a traditional and wealthy residential neighborhood with nearly 7,000 inhabitants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although most of the neighborhood dates from the 1920s, parts of it are much older.
0.5 miNW
Music venue
Canecão, Rio de Janeiro
14 min walk • The Canecão is an indoor arena located in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue opened in 1967 which was capable of functioning alternatively either as a dance floor or a concert hall.
0.9 miSW
Street
Avenida Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro
23 min walk • Avenida Atlântica is a major seaside avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 4 kilometers long, and spans the entire length of the neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Leme.
1.2 miNW
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro
31 min walk • Botafogo is a beachfront neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta and São João. The word Botafogo also refers to a Latin American ballroom dance move, named so because the area of Botafogo is where it originated.
1.5 miNE
Military base, Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro
38 min walk • The Fortaleza de São João da Barra do Rio de Janeiro, popularly known as the Fortaleza de São João or Forte São João, is a 16th-century star fort in the present-day Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, erected by Estácio de Sá to protect Guanabara Bay from French invasion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Morro da Babilônia?

Nearby attractions include Vermelha Beach, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Sugarloaf Cable Car, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk), Praça do Lido, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk).

How to get to Morro da Babilônia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Morro da Babilônia:

Aerialway

Praia Vermelha • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (10 min walk)
Morro da Urca • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (20 min walk)

Bus

BRS 2 Belford Roxo • Lines: Brs 2, BRS Copacabana (12 min walk)
Shopping Rio Sul • Lines: Riosul-Cav (12 min walk)

Metro

Futura estação Morro de São João (19 min walk)
Cardeal Arcoverde • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)