Flats and apartments in Rio de Janeiro
Flats in Rio de Janeiro
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Deciding on a flat in Rio de Janeiro require that you are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the various neighboorhoods in the city and are aware of what kind of flat or apartment you are looking for. Read general information below or enter our main site at Rio Apartments to contact us and receive information about available apartments. Choosing size of your Flat in Rio de Janeiro.
Flats in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana is a relative new neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. However, in comparison to the other areas in south zone of Rio de Janeiro, the flats at this location is older with major constructions already finished decades ago.
Rio de Janeiro got developed from city center to northern part and west to Botafogo from 16th century until 19th century. Only in 1892 the first tunnel got constructed from Botafogo to Copacabana. Second tunnel got constructed in early 20th century and from then on the neighboorhood got slowly developed. In style with the famous Copacabana Palace the initial construction phase was of larger apartments and suites of higher standard.
From the 50s this changed with building booms of smaller flats.
Whereas 4 room apartments and suites became more rare. Due to spacial limitations the building boom have long passed. What you are left with then are generally smaller apartments in most streets all of which are flats of some age.
That the flats in Copacabana are small and not new does not mean that they are a bargain.
During the last decade prices of flats and apartments have multiplied in all of Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana is not an exception.
Advantage of neighbourhood is that infrastructure is well developed with easy access to downtown and northern part via the metro system. Rest of Rio de Janeiro can easily be accessed with the help of the bus service.
Advantage of neighbourhood is that infrastructure is well developed with easy access to downtown and northern part via the metro system. Rest of Rio de Janeiro can easily be accessed with the help of the bus service.
Flats in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana started loosing its status and in the 60s Ipanema became inhabitated by artists and intelectuals.
It is relatively easy to navigate because the streets are aligned in a grid. Private infrastructure has created world-class restaurants, shops, and cafes. With addition of these elements the ones living there have access to the finest in dining. However, price level of the restaurants is also significantly higher than similar restaurants in other areas of Rio de Janeiro. Ipanema is also one of the most expensive areas to buy a flat in Rio.
At the forefront of the beach culture are the many surfers and sun worshippers who socialize daily at the beach. Beach which is of higher quality than Copacabana beach.
Apartments in Ipanema is also generally of a higher quality than the flats in Copacabana as they are often newer. There is one metro station in Ipanema. Beyond that one has to rely on the bus service or owning a car.
At the forefront of the beach culture are the many surfers and sun worshippers who socialize daily at the beach. Beach which is of higher quality than Copacabana beach.
Apartments in Ipanema is also generally of a higher quality than the flats in Copacabana as they are often newer. There is one metro station in Ipanema. Beyond that one has to rely on the bus service or owning a car.
Flats in Leblon
Leblon is an affluent upper class neighbourhood and a beach in Rio de Janeiro. It is located between Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos and the Jardim de Alá channel, bordering the Gávea, Ipanema, Lagoa and Vidigal neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhood was named after a 19th century French businessman, Charles Leblon, who owned the area.
Its very much like Ipanema but even more exclusive flats and apartments, being the home of very rich, affluent and famous people of Rio de Janeiro. The beach is a bit quieter and relaxed than the hip and trendy beach of Ipanema. It is also more child friendly.
Flats in Lagoa
Lagoa is an upper-middle and upper class neighbourhood. It is also one of the few places in Rio de Janeiro without a favela (slum). The population is of about 18,200 inhabitants. Around the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon there is a 7.5 Km long cicleway and many parks. It has three neighbouring residential neighbourhoods: Lagoa, Gávea and Jardim Botânico.As it was easier to access this area than Copacabana before the tunnels arrived - meaning it has a larger spectrum of age of flats and apartments.
Flats in Flamengo and Catete
Flamengo and Catete lies between the areas of Botafogo and Glória and was getting developed in the 16th century as a connection between the historical center and the beaches in the south zone of Rio.Streets have more historical atmosphere than the south zone of Rio de Janeiro. The flats, apartments and houses are in historical important areas.
Infratstructure is also strong for this region of Rio de Janeiro with a metro station in the middle of the neighbourhood.
Technically there is a beach in the neighbourhood. However due to slow moving waters and the pollution one does not live by waters than should be used for swimming.
Technically there is a beach in the neighbourhood. However due to slow moving waters and the pollution one does not live by waters than should be used for swimming.
In exchange for beaches, whoever enjoys living next to parks with ocean view, the flamengo park makes this area a very good substitute for the nature experience further south in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
Flamengo park, or Eduardo Gomes Park, is a full park with many basketball courts,tennis courts, a skating area, 20 football ( or in America soccer ) fields, 8 volleyball concrete courts, and an air modeling facility.
This is the largest park in Rio de Janeiro and was actually constructed in the 1950s with earth from the neighbourhood of Santo Antonio in the city centre.
Flats in Barra da Tijuca
An area that hardly can be considered historical is Barra da Tijuca.
In 1969 architect Lúcio Costa reccomended that an area known for lakes and beach dunes to be developed as a new area for development for Rio de Janeiro to grow.
In 1969 architect Lúcio Costa reccomended that an area known for lakes and beach dunes to be developed as a new area for development for Rio de Janeiro to grow.
As with Brasilia, which had same architect, the neighbourhood is planned and not grown out of organic development.
That is if you drive a car. As with Brasilia, going by foot will not help you much, and there is no metro system. What then is left is the bus.
As a new neighbourhood with long distances it is a rather safe area. With nicer apartments and flats.
One could call Barra for a Suburb. For someone who relocates from other continent and brings a family this is a neighbourhood that should be given some interest.
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