Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Laranjeiras
Laranjeiras is an upper-middle-class neighborhood located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Primarily residential, it is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, having been founded in the 17th century, with the construction of country houses in the valley located around the Carioca River, which bordered Corcovado Mountain. Because of this, the neighborhood was previously called Vale do Carioca, or Carioca Valley.
How locals move
Getting around Laranjeiras the local way
- Get inFrom the center of the state capital, it is possible to go to Niterói by urban bus, van and ferry lines.
- Get inThe ferries depart from Praça XV station.
- Get inThe ferry between Rio and Niteroi is a pleasant and affordable trip.
- Get aroundTo get to the Oceanic Area you'd better have a car, otherwise take a municipal bus at the Bus Terminal next to the Ferry Station.
From Wikivoyage: Niterói, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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