Méier, Rio de Janeiro
Facts and practical information
Méier is a middle class and upper middle class neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The neighborhood is the historic center of the "Área dos Engenhos", or "Mill Area", which today is known as Grande Méier and has been a sub-prefecture since 2013. As a result, it has a wide range of shops and a variety of services and transport, although it is not one of the largest neighborhoods of the municipality. In the neighborhood is located one of the first shopping centers in Brazil, Shopping do Méier, opened in 1963. It has two distinct urban appearances, one more bustling, commercial, in the areas close to the train station, and a quieter one, on more residential streets. ()
MéierRio de Janeiro
Méier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Norte Shopping, Engenho de Dentro, Cachambi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Méier?
How to get to Méier by public transport?
Bus
- Terminal Arquiteto Gelton Paciello da Motta (6 min walk)
- Terminal Rodoviário Américo Ayres (11 min walk)
Train
- Méier (7 min walk)
- Silva Freire (11 min walk)