- Type
- History and culture
- Area
- Downtown and Lapa
- Free entry
- Yes
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Requires a hike or uphill walk
- No
The Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde, known as Orla Conde or the Olympic Boulevard, is a promenade of about 3.5 km along Guanabara Bay, in the Centro, Gamboa and Saúde neighborhoods. It opened in stages between 2015 and 2017, in an area that used to lie beneath the Perimetral elevated highway, according to Wikipedia.
What to see
- Praça Mauá: with the statue of the Baron of Mauá and the Museum of Tomorrow next to it.
- The Etnias mural: Eduardo Kobra’s huge colorful painting on the port warehouses, made for the 2016 Games.
- The bay: the walk has views of the ships, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the São Bento Monastery.
Getting there
The VLT Carioca light rail runs through the area. According to the operator, Line 1 links Santos Dumont Airport to Terminal Gentileza, and Line 2 runs from Praça XV to Praia Formosa.
Include the walk in historic downtown on foot.
Practical tips
- Use the VLT light rail there and back.
- Go during the day or in the late afternoon.
- Combine it with the Museum of Tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Olympic Boulevard?
It is a promenade of about 3.5 km along the bay in the Port Zone, opened between 2015 and 2017, according to Wikipedia.
Who painted the Etnias mural?
The Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra, for the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Kids Downtown and Lapa Museum of Tomorrow A science museum about the future of the planet, in a Santiago Calatrava building on the shores of Guanabara Bay. See details -
Downtown and Lapa Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater One of Brazil's most important theaters, in Cinelândia, with an illuminated facade and a program of opera, ballet and concerts. See details