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Barra da Tijuca

Neighbourhood·Barra da Tijuca

Where people live

About Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca has large gated condominiums along miles of beach to the west, linked to Ipanema by metro Line 4.

Why it's on our list

  • Space

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Barra da Tijuca before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Barra da Tijuca are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Christ the Redeemer17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  2. Ipanema Beach17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  3. Copacabana Beach19 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  4. The Sugarloaf cable car21 kmCar or taxi 76 min
  5. The Theatro Municipal22 kmCar or taxi 78 min
  6. The Museu do Amanhã22 kmCar or taxi 80 min
  7. Santos Dumont Airport23 kmCar or taxi 81 min
  8. Galeão Airport24 kmCar or taxi 84 min

Location

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