Vila Mimosa, Red-light district in Praça da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The area contains numerous small establishments with rooms for rent, bars, and commercial spaces spread across several interconnected streets.
Vila Mimosa emerged in the early 1900s as an informal district, relocating multiple times before establishing its current position in Praça da Bandeira.
The district maintains its own social codes and internal organization system, with specific rules governing interactions between workers, clients, and local businesses.
The district operates continuously through day and night, accepting various payment methods, with services starting at approximately 12 US dollars.
Over 1,000 women work in Vila Mimosa, making it the largest concentration of sex workers in a single district of Rio de Janeiro.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.90800,-43.21602
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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