Barra da Tijuca

Wide and spacious, Barra da Tijuca is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. Because of the major events that have taken place in the region, such as the 2016 Olympic Games, Barra da Tijuca has received a lot of infrastructure investment and has become one of the most active economic regions in the city.

Natural beauty, urban mobility, infrastructure and various leisure options. All this in one place.

With an extensive 18 km stretch of coastline and ideal conditions for water sports such as windsurfing and bodyboarding, Barra da Tijuca is an invitation to the outdoors. Parks, trails, squares, cycle paths along the beach and the lagoon - there are countless leisure options. In addition to its diverse list of bars, restaurants, kiosks, stores and shopping centers.

Those who live in Barra da Tijuca also don't have to worry about education options for their children. The neighborhood is home to some of the best schools in Rio de Janeiro according to the ranking of the National High School Exam (Enem). After all, one of the neighborhood's main differentials is its infrastructure and leisure options for the whole family.

The gastronomic variety is one of the reasons why the Barra da Tijuca area is one of the most valued in Rio de Janeiro. The neighborhood offers experiences for all tastes and all budgets, with award-winning restaurants, cool bars, sophisticated drinks bars and family-friendly options. Lovers of Italian cuisine can't miss the elegant Gabbiano, one of the select restaurants in the world with the Ospitalità Italiana quality certificate.

In the bustling gastronomic hub of Jardim Océanico, Org Bistrô invests in organic and vegetarian cuisine, while the recently opened Canastra gastropub has charming and extravagant décor, an excellent wine and drinks list and delicious food straight from the parrilla. For those who want to enjoy the sun and the Barra waterfront, the neighborhood has gourmet kiosks scattered along the beach such as Bar & Co, K08, Clássico Beach Club, Senhor Vidal and many more. Other good restaurant options are the rustic Fratelli, Restaurante Laguna (specializing in seafood), Sal Gastronomia by chef Henrique Fogaça, Mocellin Steakhouse, and Bar do Cícero, with incredible snacks.

Barra da Tijuca has both a residential and business atmosphere, with great condominium options, modern commercial buildings and hospitals such as Unimed, Vitória, Samaritano and even Lourenço Jorge, one of Rio's best-regarded public units.

Barra also offers a huge variety of stores and restaurants spread throughout its malls and shopping centers, with a wide range of cultural activities and gastronomic centers. Barra da Tijuca's commerce is diverse and plural.

Leisure for everyone. Barra da Tijuca concentrates attractions for all tastes and pleases lovers of good gastronomy, sports enthusiasts and even those who can't do without good shows and nightclubs.

The itinerary for sports trips can start between the breakwater and Posto 2, at Praia do Pepê, ideal for windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing and bodyboarding, and continue on to the Olympic Golf Course, or even extend to a visit to the Tijuca National Park, with its mountains, caves, waterfalls and trails.

For those looking for a cultural outing, the Roberto Burle Marx Site is recognized as one of the most important collections of living plants in the world and various cultural activities are held throughout the year. The neighborhood is also home to the Museu do Pontal, considered the largest and most significant folk art museum in the country, and the Fundação Cidade das Artes, a cultural complex with dance, music, theater, film and visual arts shows.

Those who prefer a more urban stroll can't miss Downtown, a large open-air mall with tree-lined sidewalks, bars, a cinema and restaurants, and visit the traditional Avenida Olegário Maciel, with numerous bars and restaurants.