Vasco da Gama, Residential neighborhood in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Located in the northern part of Rio de Janeiro, Vasco da Gama neighborhood spans across several streets with residential buildings and community centers.
The neighborhood received its official designation in 1998, marking the centennial celebration of the Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama foundation in the region.
The area maintains strong connections to football heritage through its namesake club, which influenced the social development of the surrounding community.
Regular bus services connect Vasco da Gama to central Rio de Janeiro, with multiple stations providing transportation options for residents and visitors.
The neighborhood houses 9,202 residents according to the 2010 census, forming a distinct administrative division within the São Cristóvão district.
Location: São Cristóvão
GPS coordinates: -22.89278,-43.22556
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:02
Museu Nacional
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Paço de São Cristóvão
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Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
1.4 km
Brazil National Observatory
350 m
Centro de Tradicoes Nordestinas Luiz Gonzaga
748 m
Pedregulho Housing Complex
813 m
Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
409 m
Sede do Observatório Nacional
352 m
Macaco Tião
1.4 km
Gruta da Quinta da Boa Vista
1.3 km
Túnel na Quinta da Boa Vista
1.4 km
Bust of Auguste François Marie Glaziou
1.4 km
Cascata da Quinta da Boa Vista
1.3 km
José Bonifácio da Quinta da Boa Vista
1.4 km
Diana a Caçadora do Jardim Zoológico
1.4 km
Nilo Peçanha II
1.4 km
Luiz Gonzaga
869 m
Tigre Esmagando a Cobra
1.4 km
Morro do Telégrafo
1.6 km
Pedro II
1.4 km
Nilo Peçanha
1.4 km
Imperatriz Leopoldina
1.4 km
Amurada do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
1.4 km
Time capsule (1972–2022) at Quinta da Boa Vista
1.4 km
Portão do Largo da Cancela
979 m
Pedro I do Largo da Cancela
846 m
Vaso Monumental do Terraço da Quinta
1.4 km
Lampadário do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
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