Praia do Galeão
Praia do Galeão is a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro. Praia do Galeão is situated nearby to the locality Itacolomi, as well as near the suburb Cidade Universitária.Places of Interest
Highlights include Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport and Estádio Luso Brasileiro.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, is the main airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/n; Ilha do Governador. It is the country's second-busiest international airport.
Estádio Luso Brasileiro
Stadium
Photo: Junius, Public domain.
Estádio Luso Brasileiro, formerly known as Ilha do Urubu, Arena Petrobras, Arena Botafogo and Estádio da Ilha do Governador is a football stadium inaugurated on 2 October 1965 in Ilha do Governador neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro. Estádio Luso Brasileiro is situated 3½ km northeast of Praia do Galeão.
Piscinão de Ramos
Swimming pool
Piscinão de Ramos is an artificial saltwater lagoon located in the Maré neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Constructed in 2001 with the goal of providing residents of Rio's North Zone with a clean bathing area, it is considered the main leisure area of the North Zone and has recorded up to 60,000 visitors on a single weekend. Piscinão de Ramos is situated 2½ km southwest of Praia do Galeão.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Galeão and Cidade Universitária.
Galeão
Suburb
Galeão is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on Governador Island besides the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport.
Cidade Universitária
Suburb
Cidade Universitária is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the artificial island of Fundão Island. Cidade Universitária is situated 3½ km south of Praia do Galeão.
Jardim Guanabara
Suburb
Jardim Guanabara is a neighborhood located in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A point of interest is a beach named Praia da Bica, with a view of the city. Jardim Guanabara is situated 3½ km northeast of Praia do Galeão.
Praia do Galeão
- Type: Beach
- Also known as: “Praia do Galeao”
- Category: landform
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Praia do Galeão” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Praia do Galeão”
- Portuguese: “Praia do Galeão”
- Swedish: “Praia do Galeão”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Itacolomi and Santa Cruz.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Praia de São Bento and Base Aérea do Galeão.
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