Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Urca

Urca, Rio de Janeiro

Urca is a quiet seaside neighborhood at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, largely built on reclaimed land from 1922. Its Art Deco villas, the little Praia Vermelha, and the sea wall make it one of Rio's most tranquil corners.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Urca, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -22.94889, -43.16556

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