Taquara
Taquara is a neighborhood in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bairro contains the Pau da Fome center of the 12,500 hectares Pedra Branca State Park, created in 1974.- Type: Suburb
- Description: neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro
- Also known as: “Taquara (jacarepaguá)”, “Taquara (Jacarepaguá)”, “Taquara (rio de janeiro)”, “Taquara (Rio de Janeiro)”, and “Taquara, Rio de Janeiro”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jardim Sulacap and Tanque.
Jardim Sulacap
Suburb
Jardim Sulacap is a neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jardim Sulacap is situated 3 km north of Taquara.
Tanque
Suburb
Tanque is a neighborhood in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tanque is situated 3 km east of Taquara.
Pechincha
Suburb
Pechincha is a predominantly residential neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pechincha is situated 3½ km east of Taquara.
Taquara
- Categories: neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro and locality
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-22.92189° or 22° 55′ 19″ south
Longitude
-43.38465° or 43° 23′ 5″ west
Elevation
19 metres (62 feet)
Open location code
589R3JH8+64
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Boiúna and Catonho.
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Highlights: Praça Vale do Sol (Praça Baronesa) and Área de Proteção Ambiental da Fazenda da Taquara.
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