Port of Rio de Janeiro

Welcome to the Port of Rio de Janeiro, the maritime threshold through which millions of stories have entered Brazil. This port is one of the busiest in the country and has undergone a massive revitalization in recent years, known…

Our exploration begins at Pra-sah Mah-oo-ah, the revitalized heart of the port area. For decades, this square was overshadowed by an elevated highway, but the demolition of that concrete barrier has opened up spectacular views of…

Walking along the waterfront toward the warehouses, we enter the Olympic Boulevard. This stretch of the port became world-famous during the twenty-sixteen Olympics as a massive street party zone. …

A short walk inland from the docks brings us to the Vah-lon-goo Wharf, a site of immense historical and archaeological importance. Unearthed during the port revitalization, these stone ramps were the primary arrival point for…

While much of the port area has been dedicated to culture and tourism, it remains a working industrial hub. From certain vantage points along the boulevard, you can see the massive container cranes and the large cargo ships that…

Returning toward Mauá Square, we must acknowledge the Moo-zay-oo doo Ah-man-yah, or Museum of Tomorrow. This striking structure, which resembles a skeletal white insect or a futuristic ship about to take flight, is the…

Looking out into the bay from the docks, you can see the Eel-yah dahs Ko-brahs, or Island of the Cobras. This island is home to one of the oldest naval bases in Brazil and the headquarters of the Marine Corps. …

As you conclude your stroll through the Port of Rio de Janeiro, take a final look at the horizon where the bay meets the ocean. You have walked through a landscape that has been a site of both immense suffering and great…