Naturally exuberant, Barra da Tijuca boasts the longest beach most extensive stretch of sand in the city, with over 20 km of beaches surrounded by lagoons and Atlantic Forest mountains. In addition to the various options in terms of outdoor entertainment and parks, the district features high tech business centers, the best shopping in town, modern, new hotels, and bars and restaurants for all tastes.
To house the main sports venues of the 2016 Olympic Games, the district has also received investments in transportation infrastructure. In addition to the already operational BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) lines, a new subway line is currently under construction.
Barra is a new destination for those coming to Rio on business or for pleasure.
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Located in Barra da Tijuca, Riocentro comprises five interconnected pavilions (100,000 square meters total) within a 571 square meter complex. There's parking for about 7000 cars and 60 buses. The facilities at Latin America's largest convention center are world-class venues, having hosted Brazil's most important national and international events, including: The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), the 17th World Petroleum Congress of 2002, the Rio+20 Conference, the 2007 Pan American Games, among many others.
Visit the Riocentro site
How to get there
Riocentro
Av. Salvador Allende, 6555 - Barra da Tijuca
Tel.: +55 21 2441-9100
Barra da Tijuca is one of most highly developed districts in Brazil and has been the focus of major investments in terms of transport and hotels. The district has more than 40 places to stay options; some of these are very close to the event and one is located within the Riocentro complex. The area is also well served by public transport, with links to the BRT, Metro, and several bus lines. If you're coming by car from the international airport or Zona Norte, the best route is Linha Amarela. For those coming from Zona Sul, we recommend you come through Barra da Tijuca.
Av. Salvador Allende, 6555
Tel. +5521 2153-1800
Located inside Riocentro itself
Site
Av. Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 8505
Tel.: +5521 3344-2300
Located 300 meters from Riocentro
Site
Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 1430
Tel.: +5521 3348-1000
Located 3.5 km from Riocentro
Site
Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 1511
Tel.: +5521 3478-4900
Located 3.7 km from Riocentro
Site
ICM 2018 will occupy three of the five pavilions at Riocentro
As well the Exhibition Hall, the Restaurant and Lounge, Pavilion 2 also houses the: Poster sessions, Internet lounge.
Exhibition Hall63 Stands
RestaurantAccommodates 2,800
Pavilion 3 is the venue for the Plenary (5,350 seats) and Social Dinner.
Plenary SessionSeating for 5,350
Social Dinner
Seating for 2,800
In Pavilion 5 are located the registration and reception areas, Media Center, lecture halls and press conference room.
Floor 1
Floor 2
