Arariboia, Bronze sculpture in Niterói, Brazil

Arariboia is a full-body statue of the Temiminó chief, shown bare-chested in traditional dress with crossed arms and a stern expression. It stands in Praça Arariboia in central Niterói, facing the ferry station and Rio de Janeiro across Guanabara Bay. In 2025 it was moved about 100 metres south, in front of the Correios Cultural Centre, during the square's revitalisation works.

The monument honors a Temiminó chief from the 16th century who played a role in expelling French colonizers from Guanabara Bay. His actions ultimately led to the establishment of a settlement that grew into the city of Niterói.

The statue portrays a leader whose role shaped the founding of Niterói and its early development. Standing at the waterfront, it draws attention to the complex relationships between different groups who built this region.

The statue is best reached by taking the ferry from Rio de Janeiro to Niterói and then walking along the waterfront promenade. This location is easily accessible and makes for a pleasant stroll with views of the surrounding bay.

The statue was moved about 100 metres south in 2025, during the revitalisation of Praça Arariboia, and now stands in front of the Centro Cultural dos Correios. It replaced a bronze bust of the chief that occupied the same spot before the full-body figure was inaugurated for the city's fourth centenary.