Benfica, Residential neighborhood in Center and Historic Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Located at 22°53'33"S latitude and 43°14'24"W longitude, Benfica extends across a section of Rio de Janeiro's central region near São Cristóvão administrative division.
The area originated in the 16th century as a sugarcane plantation managed by Jesuit missionaries following a land grant from Estácio de Sá.
The Conjunto Residencial Mendes de Moraes stands as a notable housing development built specifically for Rio de Janeiro city government workers.
The neighborhood connects to major thoroughfares including Avenida Brasil and Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, providing direct routes to Rio's North and West zones.
This central district serves as the primary gateway to Rio de Janeiro's suburban areas, featuring a mix of residential structures and commercial establishments.
Location: São Cristóvão
Location: Center and Historic Center
GPS coordinates: -22.89250,-43.24000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
Museu Nacional
2.1 km
Paço de São Cristóvão
2.1 km
Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
1.7 km
Brazil National Observatory
1.6 km
Pedregulho Housing Complex
669 m
Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
1.8 km
Museu da Vida Fiocruz
1.8 km
Manguinhos Library Park
1.1 km
Fortim de Caetano Madeira
2.1 km
Sede do Observatório Nacional
1.8 km
Macaco Tião
1.7 km
Gruta da Quinta da Boa Vista
2 km
Cascata da Quinta da Boa Vista
2 km
Tigre Esmagando a Cobra
1.8 km
Museum of Samba
1 km
Morro do Telégrafo
1.3 km
Diana a Caçadora do Jardim Zoológico
1.7 km
Nilo Peçanha II
2.1 km
Amurada da Encosta do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
2.1 km
Time capsule (1972–2022) at Quinta da Boa Vista
2.1 km
Imperatriz Leopoldina
2.1 km
Nincho da Quinta da Boa Vista
2.1 km
Cartola
1 km
Pedro I do Largo da Cancela
1.8 km
Portão do Largo da Cancela
1.8 km
Aquário da Quinta da Boa Vista
2 km
Prédios da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
1.7 km
Vaso I do Terraço da Quinta
2.1 kmReviews
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