Santo Cristo, Urban neighborhood in Portuária, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Santo Cristo extends across a low-lying area at 9 meters above sea level, forming part of the central region of Rio de Janeiro.
The district emerged as an important residential zone during Rio de Janeiro's urban expansion in the twentieth century, transforming from peripheral to central.
The neighborhood maintains numerous local establishments that reflect Brazilian traditions through small family businesses and community gatherings.
Public transportation connects Santo Cristo to other areas of Rio de Janeiro through multiple bus lines and nearby metro stations.
The district combines urban architecture with views of Morro da Providência, Brazil's first favela, which rises at its edges.
Location: Portuária
Location: Center and Historic Center
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Shares border with: Gamboa
Address: Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GPS coordinates: -22.90917,-43.20500
Latest update: August 22, 2025 07:43
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