Penha, Administrative district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Penha is a neighborhood in northern Rio de Janeiro that connects residential and commercial zones through multiple transportation networks. Its layout mixes private homes with business areas and smaller industrial zones.
The neighborhood grew from rural settlements in the 1800s and became an important administrative zone after the 1950s. This transformation turned it into a major residential area for workers and their families.
The neighborhood serves as a hub for education and community services, with schools and training centers that are deeply rooted in local life. These institutions shape the rhythm of daily activity and reflect the needs of the people who live here.
The neighborhood is well connected to the rest of the city by bus lines that mainly run from early morning until midnight. Many areas are walkable, especially if you move into the more closely packed residential sections.
The neighborhood mixes housing with working areas, allowing people to find jobs within walking distance of home. This blend of purposes is less common in Rio today and makes it practical for commuting workers.
Location: Penha
GPS coordinates: -22.83694,-43.27778
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:49
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha
1.1 km
Estádio da Rua Bariri
1.2 kmReservatório da Penha
1.2 kmPixinguinha em Ramos
2.1 kmCascata do Parque Ari Barroso
1 kmAmurada do Santuário da Penha
904 mPraia de Ramos
2.8 kmArcos da Penha
596 mMorro da Penha
839 mGetulio Vargas do Hospital Getulio Vargas
832 mMorro da Baiana
2.7 kmAo Policial Militar
590 mMonsenhor Alves da Rocha
875 mFonte do Santuário da Penha
612 mMorro das Palmeiras
2.9 kmPórtico Monumental do Santuário da Penha
619 mCoreto da Praça Belmonte
1.6 kmÍndia na Penha
612 mMorro do Caricó
2.6 kmMorro do Sereno
1.8 kmOratório à São Jorge da Penha
35 mMorro do Grotão
2.3 kmChafariz da Rua Oliveira Belo
2.9 kmIsmael Ribeiro
2.7 kmMarco 100 anos de Ramos
2.5 kmCoreto do Santuário de Penha
618 mNavio Pirata
604 mScenic viewpoint
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