Along six stations on Line 1 are cultural centers, historic bakeries, graffiti, the Ferris wheel, beauty and chaos.
or Carioca Tram (Veículo Leve Sobre Trilhos) was one of the main legacies of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and made possible something unheard of in the Brazilian capitals, namely arriving at an airport and, within a few meters from the hall, boarding a quality public transport. From Santos Dumont Station the tourist has some possibilities on board the VLT: go to Cinelândia and take the subway to the south zone, go to the Novo Rio bus station to continue the journey or visit the Porto Maravilha region, where the Museum of tomorrow. Along Line 1, between the airport and the bus station, there are several attractions that can produce an interesting program.
But first, it’s worth talking a little about how to use the VLT Carioca. The ticket costs R $ 3.80 (from 5 August it will rise to R $ 4.05) and, to board, each passenger must have a RioCard in hand. , The cost is 4 R $. Once loaded, you can also use the card on the metro, bus and ferry to Niterói (note: the metro card, the Giro, is not valid on the VLT). Upon entering the carriage, the user must touch the card and one of the totems to validate the journey. The tram runs from 6:00 am to midnight, and the stretch Center-Praia Formosa from line 2 it only works until 10pm.
Find out what to see at some of the stations in Line 1:
Cinelândia station
Opened in 1909, inspired by the Paris Opera, the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro remains impressive in Cinelândia, one of the main squares in downtown Rio. To admire the beauty from the inside and climb the beautiful main staircase, you can watch a show or join the guided tour (R $ 20) which takes place on Wednesday (16), Thursday and Friday (11, 14 and 16). pm) or Saturday (11:00 and 12:30). Another option is the National Library . From Monday to Friday (11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00) it is possible to visit some rooms of the building for free while an institute guide talks about the construction and the works preserved there, which amount to about 10 million articles.
Seventh station of September
Cross Avenida Rio Branco and walk along Rua Sete de Setembro until the next street on the right, Gonçalves Dias. At number 32 there is the very traditional Confeitaria Colombo , inaugurated in 1894 and until today a symbol of the Belle Époque. There, history and decor matter more than the menu. In the halls of mirrors, where tourists from Brazil and all over the world now meet, there have been personalities such as Machado de Assis and Chiquinha Gonzaga, as well as politicians such as Getúlio Vargas and Juscelino Kubitschek. It is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 6pm and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. If there is a queue to enter, the ideal is to go to Casa Cavé , at 133 Rua Sete de Setembro. Founded in 1860 by the Frenchman Charles Auguste Cavé, it is the oldest pastry shop in the city. The order there are Portuguese sweets. Pastel de nata (R $ 10.80) was in third place in the ranking of the best in See Rio Comer & Beber 2021/2022. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00. Like Colombo, it is closed on Sundays.
Candelaria station
Behind the Candelária Church (closed to visitors due to the pandemic), you will find one of the most interesting places in Rio: the meeting of the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB-RJ) with the nearby Casa França-Brasil, both striking historic buildings and with a great cultural program. The CCBB-RJ receives almost 60 million visitors a year and is a reference. It has theater (R $ 30), cinema (R $ 10) and exhibitions (registration via the eventim website). Until 12 September, with free admission, Rare Portinari presents little-known works of the artist. It is worth entering the 1906 building even if the dome of the rotunda, the marble of the walls and stairs and the elevators with gilded folding doors are to be appreciated. Closed on Tuesday.
Museum stop
On this VLT station, the program can combine the Museum of tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum (MAR), opened in 2015 and 2013 respectively. Pixinguinha: A wand master And Carioca Chronicles are on display until July 31 e MAR + Black Encyclopedia collection until September 11 – R $ 20 entrance fee; Visit from Thursday to Sunday, from 11am to 6pm. While MAR reflects Rio de Janeiro in its history, art and contradictions, along the lines of Santiago Calatrava, the Museum of Tomorrow addresses the consequences of human action on the planet. Full of audiovisual content and very interactive, it offers a journey from the creation of the universe to our possible future. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00; closes on Mondays. Admission: R $ 30; free on Tuesdays.
Ships parade station
This station is close to the Praça Mauá museum duo, so you can even walk between them. along the Olympic Avenue, created in the revitalization of the area made for the Rio 2016 Olympics, enjoy the details of We are one , mural by Eduardo Kobra on ethnic groups. The artist spent 3,000 spray cans to represent five peoples, each from a continent, alluding to the Olympic rings: mursi (Africa), kayin (Asia), tapajós (Americas), supi (Europe) and huli (Oceania).
Utopia Aquarium Station
Less than ten minutes walk takes you to the Ferris wheel Iup Star Rio. First, those who love the aquarium can visit AquaRio , with 2 thousand beings of 350 species. The main tank, with 3.5 million liters of water and 7 meters high, has a tunnel inside. Focused on research and education, South America’s largest marine aquarium is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm; on weekends and public holidays, until 6pm. The ticket costs R $ 140 (full price). The tour can end at Yup Star Rio for a panoramic view of the region, 88 meters high. A complete tour of one of the 54 cabins takes 20 minutes. Admission (adult) costs R $ 59; Cariocas pay R $ 39.
Source: Terra
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