Prainha
District of Grumari
in Rio de Janeiro of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Noteable things around
  • Jardim Zoológico (zoo, (22 mi)
  • Marina da Glória (marina, (25 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-23.042 and -43.536 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -23° 2' 32" and W -43° 32' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Real - BRL
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:35 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:20 am and 10:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
24.782 and 141.339 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Higashi
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Brazil in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Brazil.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Brazil. Last Update: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Delve into Prainha

The district Prainha of Grumari in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro) is a district located in Brazil about 578 mi south-east of Brasilia, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nova Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Goncalo, Marica and Angra dos Reis. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

30°C (87 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

35°C (95 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Le Relais de Marambaia

Address
2,5 mi
Estrada Roberto Burle Marx, 9346
23020-24 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Atlântico Sul

Address
4,3 mi
Av. Lucio Costa 18.000
22795-03 Rio De Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Harmonya

Address
5,9 mi
Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 20.008
22783-11 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pousada Zefa

Address
6,1 mi
Estrada do Sacarrão 867 casa 11
22785085 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


B&B Verde de Verdade

Address
1,8 mi
Estrada Do Pontal 875
22785-56 Rio De Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pousada Vargem Grande

Address
4,7 mi
Estrada Capitao Pedro Afonso,630
22783-20 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Reserva Beach House

Address
5,6 mi
Rua Gabriel Matta 52
22790-05 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pousada Jardim da Marambaia

Address
2,0 mi
Estrada da Vendinha, 871
23020-81 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nobile Inn & Suites Via Première

Address
8,3 mi
Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 8923
22783115 Rio deJaneiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Skimboard na Prainha (Rio de Janeiro)

Published: May 23, 2012
Length: 41:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: noploc .

só na tentativa! hahaha.


SURF PRAINHA - RJ

Published: June 19, 2009
Length: 10:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: saybob

SURF NA PRAINHA NO RIO DE JANEIRO FILMADO DE DENTRO D´ÁGUA.


FPV HD Rio de Janeiro - Surfando no céu da Prainha

Published: January 19, 2010
Length: 07:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LFLoTiTo

A Prainha é um das praias mais bonitas do Rio de Janeiro e o point preferido dos surfistas na região. A chegada pela estrada que corta a montanha é de tirar o folego. No início dos anos...


surf prainha Rio

Published: January 03, 2011
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gleiberhair

Surfing in Prainha Rio de Janeiro.


Vôo para testar a câmera SJ4000 com DJI Phantom (parte 2) - Prainha, Rio de Janeiro

Published: November 24, 2014
Length: 01:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Leonardo Silva

Esperei o tempo dar uma melhorada e fui testar a câmera SJ4000 no meu Phantom, foi um vôo com algum vento, mas acho que deu para testar e aprovar a câmera que é uma alternativa bem mais...


Mergulho com tartaruga na Prainha

Published: February 15, 2013
Length: 46:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sergio Saldanha

Nadando com tartaruga durante um dia mergulho na Prainha.


PRAINHA - RIO DE JANEIRO(GoPro Hero + 3)

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: João Alberto Torres

Free Surfer - João Alberto Torres https://www.facebook.com/joaoalberto.torres?ref=tn_tnmn http://instagram.com/joaoalbertotorres.


Prainha - Beach in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Published: May 06, 2013
Length: 06:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TM22767

Beach in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.


Prainha - Fotosession at Surfer's Paradies Beach - Rio de Janeiro

Published: August 25, 2012
Length: 38:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cornel Theo Wick

Impressões da famosa Prainha Beach no Rio de Janeiro. A Praia dos eventos / competicões internaçionães com as estrelas do surf mundialmente. Frequentado por equipes de filmagems para realizar.


Trilha da Prainha - Amanhecendo 6:38h AM

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 10:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Norberto Alcântara

Modelo da câmera: Motorola RAZR XT910.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Big Brother Brasil

Big Brother Brasil (BBB) is a Brazilian version of the Big Brother reality television show based on the Dutch television series of the same name that was originally created in 1997 by John de Mol.

Located at -22.9567, -43.4089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rede Globo programmes, Big Brother (TV series), Big Brother Brasil

Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet

The Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Nelson Piquet International Autodrome), also known as Jacarepaguá after the neighbourhood in which it was located, was a motorsport circuit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Opened in 1977, it hosted the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix on ten occasions, and was also used for CART, motorcycle racing and stock car racing. In 2012, it was demolished to make way for facilities to be used in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Located at -22.9756, -43.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Champ Car circuits, Formula One circuits, Grand Prix motorcycle circuits, Motorsport venues in Brazil, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Defunct motorsport venues

Recreio dos Bandeirantes

Recreio dos Bandeirantes (or simply Recreio) is both the name of a beach and neighbourhood in Barra da Tijuca region, in the West Side—Zona Oeste—of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a recent development, with no skyscrapers, and the area also contains jungles atop rocky cliffs and hills. High waves permit surfing at Recreio Beach and the white sand beach is used by beach volleyball players.

Located at -23.0167, -43.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city), Beaches of Brazil

Estádio Ítalo del Cima

The Estádio Ítalo del Cima is a football stadium inaugurated on April 29, 1960 in Campo Grande neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (state), with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people. The stadium is owned by Campo Grande Atlético Clube, and it is also the home stadium of Futuro Bem Próximo Atlético Clube. Its formal name honors del Cima family.

Located at -22.9006, -43.5455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Brazil, Football venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca is a famous borough in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located southwest of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra is well known for its beaches, its uncountable lakes and rivers, and its highly Americanized lifestyle. Although representing only 4.7% of the city population and 13% of the total area of Rio de Janeiro, Barra is responsible for 30% of all tax collected in the city.

Located at -22.9994, -43.3658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city), Beaches of Brazil, 2016 Summer Olympic venues

Guaratiba

Guaratiba is a large neighborhood located in Rio de Janeiro. It has one of the city's smallest population densities.

Located at -22.9997, -43.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Brazil, Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)

"HSBC Arena" redirects here. For the arena in Buffalo, New York formerly known as HSBC Arena, see First Niagara Center. HSBC Arena File:HSBC Arena Rio logo. jpg300pxThe then-Arena Olímpica during the 2007 Pan American GamesFormer names Arena Olímpica do Rio (Jul-Dec 2007) Rioarena (Dec 2007-Mar 2008)Location Av.

Located at -22.9753, -43.3903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, HSBC buildings and structures, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic gymnastics venues

Riocentro

Riocentro is an exhibition and convention center located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the largest exhibition center in Latin America and was built in 1977. In 1992, it hosted the United Nations Earth Summit. For the 2007 Pan American Games, it hosted a variety of events in several pavilions. Capacity of the pavilions ranges from 2,000 people to 4,500 people.

Located at -22.9792, -43.4133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic badminton venues, Olympic boxing venues, Olympic table tennis venues, Olympic weightlifting venues, Venues of the 2007 Pan American Games, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Miécimo da Silva Sports Complex

Miécimo da Silva Sports Complex is an indoor sporting arena located in Campo Grande neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. It opened in 1997. For the 2007 Pan American Games, it hosted the karate, skating, and squash events. Capacity of the arena is 4,000 people.

Located at -22.9753, -43.3903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, Venues of the 2007 Pan American Games, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Senador Vasconcelos

Senador Vasconcelos is a neighborhood of lower class in the west region of Rio de Janeiro.

Located at -22.9, -43.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Maria Lenk Aquatic Center

The Maria Lenk Aquatic Park (Portuguese: Parque Aquático Maria Lenk) is an aquatics centre that is part of the City of Sports Complex, in Barra da Tijuca, part of the investments of the city Rio de Janeiro to host the swimming, synchronized swimming and diving competitions of the 2007 Pan American Games. The name of the water park is a tribute to the Brazilian swimmer Maria Lenk, who died less than three months before its inauguration.

Located at -22.9744, -43.3878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Olympic diving venues, Olympic water polo venues, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

CasaShopping

CasaShopping is a shopping mall specialized in furniture's stores, interior design, home decoration in Brazil. It is located in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. It opened on September 28, 1984. CasaShopping has 120 stores, is 61,500 m² in size, it is the biggest Home Decoration Mall in Latin America.

Located at -22.9928, -43.3633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping centers in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Visitor attractions in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Olympic Training Center (Rio de Janeiro)

The Olympic Training Center main purpose is to centralize the infrastructure required for the athletes' development. It will centralize the infrastructure required to teach, train and develop athletes. An Olympic Training Center is a space for athlete training with the help of professionals and scientific education, in addition to equipment and facilities.

Located at -22.9739, -43.396 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), Proposed indoor arenas, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic basketball venues, Olympic handball venues, Olympic judo venues, Olympic taekwondo venues, Olympic wrestling venues

Olympic Tennis Center (Rio de Janeiro)

Olympic Tennis Center is a description of the tennis venue that is planned to be built in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue will consist of four separate tennis courts and will host the tennis events for the 2016 Summer Olympics, and the wheelchair tennis events for the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Construction is due to begin in 2013 and be completed in 2015. The four courts are expected to cost about $46 million.

Located at -22.9788, -43.3964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tennis venues in Brazil, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), Proposed sports venues, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic tennis venues

Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

Olympic Aquatics Stadium is a description of a swimming pool that is planned to be built in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue will host the swimming and synchronized swimming events for the 2016 Summer Olympics, and the swimming events for the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Construction is due to begin in 2013 and be completed in 2015. The venue is expected to cost about $38 million.

Located at -22.977, -43.3936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Brazil, Swimming venues, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), Proposed stadiums, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic swimming venues, Olympic synchronized swimming venues

Cidade da Música

The Cidade das Artes (City of Arts) is a cultural complex located in Barra da Tijuca in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was originally planned to open in 2004. The formal inauguration is now anticipated for January of 2013, with the musical, "Rock in Rio". The project's R$515 million (approx. US$250 million) to the city of Rio caused much controversy was originally budgeted at R$86 million.

Located at -22.999, -43.366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Visitor attractions in Rio de Janeiro (city), Music venues in Brazil, Arts centres

Guaratiba Biological Reserve

Guaratiba Biological and Archeological Reserve is a biological reserve located in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro city, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Created by State Law No. 54.015 on 31 March 1982, with an area of 2.800 ha.

Located at -22.9983, -43.5797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Protected areas established in 1982, Protected areas of Rio de Janeiro (state), Biological reserves of Brazil

Barra Velodrome

The Barra velodrome is one of three sports venues located on the site of the Nelson Piquet International Autodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (the other two are the Rio Olympic Arena and the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center). It hosted the track cycling events of the 2007 Pan American Games and will host track cycling events in the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics.

Located at -22.9797, -43.3944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Velodromes, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city), 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Cycle racing in Brazil, Olympic cycling venues

Vargem Pequena

Vargem Pequena (Little meadow) is a neighbourhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Located at -22.9806, -43.4636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Vargem Grande, Rio de Janeiro

Vargem Grande (Big Meadow) is a neighbourhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Located at -22.9761, -43.4942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Barra de Guaratiba

Barra de Guaratiba is a neighbourhood in the Western Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -23.0667, -43.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Camorim

Camorim is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a member of the administrative region of

Located at -22.9658, -43.4389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Grumari

Grumari is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -23.05, -43.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Pedra de Guaratiba

Pedra de Guaratiba is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -23, -43.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Praia do Abricó

Praia do Abricó is a beach located in Apricot Grumari, Barra da Tijuca, in the western part of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in City Park Grumari, Grumari Prainha Beach and is currently the only beach that permits the practice of naturism in the city. It is officially affiliated to the Brazilian Federation of Naturism (FBrN).

Located at -23.0481, -43.5131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Brazil


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Prainha