What's Engenheiro Leal Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Engenheiro Leal? Maracana Stadium and Christ the Redeemer are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Tijuca National Park are a couple of popular sights nearby.

How to Get to Engenheiro Leal

Engenheiro Leal is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Engenheiro Leal
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Engenheiro Leal

Things to See and Do in and around Engenheiro Leal

Things to See near Engenheiro Leal:

• • Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
• • Morro da Cruz (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)
• • Morro do Elefante (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, March (average 7 inches of rainfall)