Joá

Joá is a neighborhood in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.

Type: Suburb
Description: neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Also known as: “Joa”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pedra da Gávea and Pico dos Quatro.

Pedra da Gávea

Peak

Photo: Parigot, Public domain.

Pedra da Gávea is a monolithic mountain in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Composed of granite and gneiss, its elevation is 844 metres, making it one of the highest mountains in the world that ends directly in the ocean.

Pico dos Quatro

Peak

Photo: TMbux, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Pico dos Quatro is a peak.

Praia da Joatinga

Beach

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Praia da Joatinga is a beach.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jardim Oceânico and São Conrado.

Jardim Oceânico

Quarter

Photo: Valtair Gomes, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Jardim Oceânico, is an unofficial, luxury neighborhood located in the Barra da Tijuca district of Rio de Janeiro. It is serviced by the Jardim Oceânico Station and Line 4. Jardim Oceânico is situated 2½ km west of Joá.

São Conrado

Suburb

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São Conrado is a neighborhood in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is nestled in between the neighborhoods of Barra da Tijuca to the southwest and Leblon to the northeast. São Conrado is situated 2½ km northeast of Joá.