Cascalho
District of Vargem Grande
in Rio de Janeiro of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Noteable things around
  • Jardim Zoológico (zoo, (17 mi)
  • Marina da Glória (marina, (21 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-22.975 and -43.492 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -22° 58' 30" and W -43° 29' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Real - BRL
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:32 AM (Wednesday)
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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Delve into Cascalho

The district Cascalho of Vargem Grande in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro) is a district located in Brazil about 576 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: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

35°C (95 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

33°C (91 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Riocentro

Address
5,0 mi
Av Salvador Allende 6555
22780160 Barra da Tijuca,Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Midas Rio Convention Suites

Address
4,9 mi
Estrada dos Bandeirantes 8505
22783-11 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Americas Barra Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
Av das Americas, 10500
22793-08 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Relais de Marambaia

Address
7,8 mi
Estrada Roberto Burle Marx, 9346
23020-24 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Pousada Zefa

Address
0,6 mi
Estrada do Sacarrão 867 casa 11
22785085 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Hotel Harmonya

Address
1,6 mi
Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 20.008
22783-11 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Hotel Atlântico Sul

Address
4,0 mi
Av. Lucio Costa 18.000
22795-03 Rio De Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Pousada Vargem Grande

Address
0,9 mi
Estrada Capitao Pedro Afonso,630
22783-20 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


B&B Verde de Verdade

Address
3,7 mi
Estrada Do Pontal 875
22785-56 Rio De Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Reserva Beach House

Address
3,7 mi
Rua Gabriel Matta 52
22790-05 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Downhill Trilha Morgado Vargem Grande Rio de Janeiro GTS TREK GOPRO Hero 2

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 30:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Francisco Eduardo de Lima

Bicicletas GTS e Trek, cinegrafista Marcos Scofrano, Câmera GOPRO Hero 2, quem quiser ver o percurso, está aí no meu sports tracker: http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/workout/franciscoelima/9spnsf...


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Published: March 09, 2011
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: deidsonpassos

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Rio Water Planet

Published: May 16, 2011
Length: 48:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Igor Castilho

Eu e minha amiga descendo no Toboagua do Rio water planet, Filmado com meu celular motorola Defy.


M. C. CPJ Vargem Grande do Sul 1.aLuta 31/05/2014

Published: June 01, 2014
Length: 02:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Viviane Caiado Castro

Fase Inter Regional Vargem Grande do Sul 31/05/2014 Primeira Luta.


Tempus Fugit - Nectar 02/03/2013

Published: March 04, 2013
Length: 00:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rodrigo Kelly

Excelente noite progressiva em Vargem Grande, Rio de Janeiro - RJ. Tempus Fugit e Truco.


Drones Second Flight - Pista Motocross

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 17:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leonardo Silva


DON 4047

Published: January 04, 2014
Length: 56:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Palco Festa Fechada - Celular Station - Final.


7 Passos da venda - Principal

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 08:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Capim da Sabedoria - Guia Prático do Empresár

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Published: March 25, 2009
Length: 27:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: binhoepri

Finalista etapa Rio Menina Fantastica / fashion Week Model evento.


Carnaval 2013 Vargem Grande Rio de Janeiro

Published: February 12, 2013
Length: 49:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcelo Brasil

Carnaval 2013 Vargem Grande Rio de Janeiro.


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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 5 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 6 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 3 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Brazil, Football venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Bangu (neighborhood)

Bangu is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, RJ. It is a lower-middle-class neighborhood. It is located in the western area of the city being one of the most populated districts, with 244,518 inhabitants (according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - IBGE - Demographic Census 2000) [1 1] distributed in an area of 4570.69 ha. Located in the geographic center of the city, the neighborhood is close to Campo Grande, Senador Camará, Vila Aliança, Padre Miguel and Realengo.

Located at -22.8833, -43.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 6 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 5 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, Venues of the 2007 Pan American Games, Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Senador Camará

Senador Camará is a populous neighborhood in the west region of Rio de Janeiro, with 111.231 residents (according to information of the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística - IBGE- Demographic Census of 2000) distributed in an area of 1,723.59 hectares, of lower class. It borders the neighborhoods of Bangu and Santíssimo.

Located at -22.8667, -43.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Santíssimo

Santíssimo is a neighborhood of lower class in the west region of Rio de Janeiro, near Campo Grande. In the beginning the railroad stations proceeded on this order: Bangu, Senador Camará, Santíssimo, Senador Vasconcelos, and Campo Grande. Santíssimo was prosperous in the epoch that Rio de Janeiro exported oranges to foreign countries. There were small stores near market places where the oranges were beneficials for exportation.

Located at -22.8833, -43.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods 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 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Padre Miguel

The neighborhood of Padre Miguel is situated in the western region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, is of midle class, and borders the neighborhoods of Bangu (west) and Realengo (east). The Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and Unidos de Padre Miguel schools of samba are located in Padre Miguel. On the weekend, another attraction is the Ponto Chic, bohemian stronghold of the neighborhood. Simonsen College and Castelo Branco University, two private colleges, are found in the West Zone.

Located at -22.8833, -43.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 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 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Olympic diving venues, Olympic water polo venues, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues 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 6 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 6 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 6 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

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 6 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 6 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 2 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 0 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 8 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Curicica

Curicica is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -22.95, -43.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 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 6 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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Brazil


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