Maracanã District

Maracanã is a neighbourhood in northern Rio de Janeiro that spans residential and educational areas, housing multiple schools and a major university. The area connects various facilities through streets that also serve as transport routes.

The name comes from the Tupi-Guarani language of indigenous peoples and refers to green birds that lived in the region during colonial times. The neighbourhood later developed into a centre of education and residence.

The neighbourhood is closely tied to its educational institutions, which shape daily life and draw people who study or work here. These schools and universities are places where people gather and interact.

Access is through Maracanã Avenue and other streets that connect different parts of the neighbourhood and are straightforward to navigate. The area is typically busiest during school and working hours.

The neighbourhood sits near sports facilities and recreational spaces that have made it a gathering place for various activities over the years. This blend of education and sport shapes its character today.

Location: Grande Tijuca

Shares border with: Vila Isabel

GPS coordinates: -22.91389,-43.22722

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:55