Saúde, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Saúde
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#117 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Saúde is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its population in 2000 was 2186. Located on the coast, just north of the historical centre in downtown Rio, west of Praça Maua and east of Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro. It contains several notable hospitals such as Hospital dos Servidores de Estado and Hospital Pro Matre; the name Saúde means "Health" in Portuguese. It is marked by many homes for the lower middle class and numerous sheds, warehouses and depots are located in the region. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°53'40"S, 43°11'12"W

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Portuária (Gamboa)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Day trips

Saúde – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Candelária Church, Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Campo de Santana Park, Museum of Tomorrow.

0.7 miSE
Catholic church with a baroque facade
Candelária Church, Rio de Janeiro
19 min walk • The Candelária Church stands as an iconic landmark in the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This historical church, officially known as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária, is an exquisite example of religious architecture that blends various styles...
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Church, Historical place, Monastery
Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Rio de Janeiro
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento is an architectural and historical gem that offers a tranquil respite from the bustling city. This Benedictine complex, with origins dating back to the late 16th century, stands as a testament...
0.8 miS
Park
Campo de Santana Park, Rio de Janeiro
20 min walk • The Campo de Santana is a park located in the Praça da República in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The name of the plaza refers to the fact that it is located near the site where the Brazil was declared a Republic in 1889.
0.4 miE
Museum, Science museum
Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by Spanish neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua. Its construction was supported by the Roberto Marinho Foundation and cost approximately 230 million reais.
0.7 miW
Science museum, Concerts and shows, Museum
Cidade do Samba, Rio de Janeiro
19 min walk • Cidade do Samba, formally known as Cidade do Samba Joãozinho Trinta, is a complex of buildings in the neighborhood of Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is used for Samba schools to prepare for carnival. About fourteen of the major samba schools have a warehouse in the complex.
0.9 miSE
Ship
Brazilian submarine Riachuelo, Rio de Janeiro
23 min walk • Riachuelo was an Oberon-class submarine in the Brazilian Navy.
~920 ftS
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro
5 min walk • The Valongo Wharf is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, between the current Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets. Built in 1811, it was the site of landing and trading of enslaved Africans until 1831, with the blockade of Africa banning the Atlantic slave trade to Brazil.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Forts and castles, Museum
Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro
10 min walk • Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre, Rio de Janeiro
21 min walk • The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is a cultural organization of the Banco do Brasil based in Brazil with centers in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. The CCBB began in 1986. It opened in Rio de Janeiro in 1989, Brasília in 2000, São Paulo in 2001 and Belo Horizonte in 2013.
0.6 miW
Cemetery
Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro
17 min walk • The Cemitério dos Ingleses, Gamboa is a cemetery in Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It is also known as the English Cemetery or the British Cemetery Gamboa.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rua Uruguaiana, Rio de Janeiro
19 min walk • Rua Uruguaiana is a popular shopping street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saúde?

Nearby attractions include Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Valongo Observatory, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Edificio do Jornal A Noite, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk).

How to get to Saúde by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saúde:

Light rail

Parada dos Navios/Valongo • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Utopia AquaRio • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Tram

Utopia AquaRio • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Harmonia (8 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (16 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (17 min walk)

Metro

Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (16 min walk)
Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (17 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (17 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (21 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (18 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 (30 min walk)