Complexo do Alemao, Brazil

From series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”

7 out of 12 - Complexo do Alemao, Brazil

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Year: 2011. Lenght: 3 456 meters.

In search of exciting cable cars many travelers go to Rio de Janeiro. Its aerial tramway Complexo do Alemao became a landmark of national importance. The project was developed by POMA Company. Opening of the transport system took place in 2011. The cable car is 3456 meters long, it connects six suburban areas of Rio located in a remote mountainous area.

Complexo do Alemao is one of the longest urban cable cars with 152 cabins, each of which is designed for 10 passengers. Average speed is 18 km/h. Construction of this unique aerial tramway took a little less than two years and more than 200 million reais invested in it.

Hourly the cable car can carry up to 3,000 passengers. That’s the unique in all respects and environmentally friendly transport system. The starting point of the tramway is Bonsucesso station and it takes about 17 minutes to get from there to the terminal station. It’s also worth noting that Complexo do Alemao is the cheapest cable car in the world, the cost of one trip is only 1 real. Local residents are eligible to receive two free tickets every day.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Itaú' located in 1.12 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Interlocadora Rent Car' is located in 0.77 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Posto e Garage Lisboa' in 0.93 km

Supermarket: 'Mercado Coliseu da Grota' in 0.03 km

Parking: 'Crecel Estacionamento' in 0.97 km

Apotheek: 'Farmácia Central de Ramos' in 0.07 km

Police station: 'Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro-PMERJ' in 0.87 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Peixe Frito' in 0.29 km

Railway station: 'Ramos' in 1.38 km

Nearest airports:
» Galeao Airport GIG - in 6 km

» Santos Dumont Airport SDU - in 12 km

» Resende Airport QRZ - in 130 km

» Umberto Modiano Airport BZS - in 134 km

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Sheikena Home

Located in 3 km from Complexo do Alemao
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Rooms: 23

Featuring lively interiors, Sheikena Home is set in a 90-year old building, on a tree-lined street. All rooms are uniquely decorated and are equipped … More: photo, rates and booking

Trek-And-Fly Hostel

Located in 4 km from Complexo do Alemao
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Rooms: 8

Private rooms and mixed dormitories are offered at the Trek-And-Fly Hostel. All rooms offer basic furnishings, ceiling fans, and cable TV. Both … More: photo, rates and booking

Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao

Located in 5 km from Complexo do Alemao
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Rooms: 162

The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, as well as a 32-inch LED TV with cable channels and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a hot … More: photo, rates and booking

Guesthouse Iara

Located in 6 km from Complexo do Alemao
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Rooms: 3

Rooms at Iara feature a TV, fan and a shared bathroom with a hot shower. Deluxe units come with air conditioning and a minibar. The property is 9,4 … More: photo, rates and booking

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