Rio Star
The Rio Star is a cantilevered observation wheel in the Santo Cristo neighborhood, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With an overall height of 88 metres, from 2019 to November 2022, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in Latin America; however, it lost the title with the completion of the 91-meter Roda Rico, located in the city of São Paulo.
- Ferris wheel
- …is also known as “Yup Star”
- …is operated by Arc Big Eye
- …stands 88 metres (289 feet) tall
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Description: Ferris wheel in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
- Address: 455 Avenida Rodrigues Alves, Rio de Janeiro
- Established: December 6, 2019
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include AquaRio and Morro da Saúde.
Valongo Wharf
The Valongo Wharf is an old dock located in the… Valongo Wharf is situated 1 km southeast of Rio Star.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gamboa and Saúde.
Gamboa
Suburb
Gamboa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Santo Cristo
Santo Cristo is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio Star
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Latitude
-22.8931° or 22° 53′ 35″ south
Longitude
-43.19415° or 43° 11′ 39″ west
Open location code
589R4R44+Q8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
attraction=big_wheel
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From French to Portuguese—“Rio Star” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Praça da Circum-Navegação and Museu da Ciência.
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