Barra da Tijuca, Modern coastal district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The 17-kilometer beach strip of Barra da Tijuca features wide boulevards, residential towers, commercial centers, and entertainment complexes along the Atlantic Ocean.
The region remained undeveloped until the 1970s when the construction of Lagoa-Barra Highway connected it to Rio's South Zone, initiating rapid urban expansion.
The neighborhood incorporates elements of Brazilian beach life with international influences, evident in its shopping centers, residential complexes, and dining establishments.
Multiple transportation options connect Barra da Tijuca to central Rio, including bus lines, metro stations, and well-maintained highways for private vehicles.
The area hosted numerous venues during the 2016 Summer Olympics, leading to substantial infrastructure improvements and the construction of specialized sports facilities.
Location: Barra da Tijuca
Location: Barra and Jacarepaguá
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: -23.00000,-43.36580
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Palace II
4.5 km
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
4 km
Farmasi Arena
3.7 km
Terra Encantada
1.8 km
Cidade das Artes
113 m
Praia da Joatinga
7.9 km
Carioca Arena 1
3.6 km
Rio Olympic Velodrome
3.9 km
Olympic Golf Course
4.1 km
Bosque da Barra
691 m
Carioca Arena 2
3.7 km
Carioca Arena 3
3.8 km
Downtown
5 km
Maria Lenk Aquatic Center
3.6 km
Monte Makaya
1.7 km
Ilhas Tijucas
8.3 km
Quebra-mar da Barra da Tijuca
7.2 km
Reserva de Marapendi
4.7 km
Museu do Futebol
494 m
Parque Natural Municipal de Marapendi
4.7 km
Barra da Tijuca Beach
5.6 km
Pedra de Itaúna
5.7 km
Museu do Pontal
3.4 km
Cinemark Downtown
4.7 km
Chafariz do Pomar da Barra
5.9 km
Marechal Joaquim Inácio Cardoso
1.2 km
Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea - Tijuca National Park
8.1 km
Cinema Estação Barra Point
5.9 kmReviews
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