Properties for sale in Urca

Find houses and apartments for sale in Urca, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most peaceful and charming neighborhoods. WhereInRio offers a selection of high-end properties near Urca Beach, Praia Vermelha and Sugarloaf Mountain, including spacious homes with balconies, outdoor areas and exceptional views of the ocean and mountains.

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Urca is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most peaceful and charming neighborhoods. Surrounded by the ocean and mountains, it offers a residential atmosphere, tree-lined streets and proximity to iconic attractions such as Sugarloaf Mountain, Praia Vermelha and Mureta da Urca.

 

WhereInRio offers houses and apartments for sale in Urca in a range of styles, sizes and configurations. Buyers can find properties with balconies, parking, outdoor areas and views of Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer or the surrounding mountains, all in a prime location in Rio’s South Zone.

Living in Urca

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What to do in Urca?

Welcome to the exclusive neighborhood of Urca! Located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro a neighborhood with elegant characteristics which bring tranquility, that's because it is at the foot of Sugar Loaf and all the beauty that Rio de Janeiro can provide.

Get to know the most important points that make Urca an excellent place to be.

  • Praia Vermelha (Red Beach): Known as one of Rio de Janeiro's postcards, with a view toward the Sugar Loaf, the red beach brings you moments of relaxation, family gatherings, and observing the stunning views it offers.
  • Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf): Perhaps the best-known point of Rio de Janeiro is the Pão de Açúcar, with its 391 meters of unquestionable beauty, the visual set of Morro da Urca and Pão de Açúcar is one of the charms of Rio de Janeiro, along with the famous cable car.
  • Mureta da Urca (Urca's wall): The Mureta da Urca is a meeting point for diverse audiences, provides good moments at sunset to enjoy at the Urca bar, and Guanabara Bay, in the background, is a spectacular destination!
  • Climbing/Trails: Being a place very close to wooded areas and living nature, Urca is home to many trails and climbs that are available to all kinds of people, from beginners to professionals, a trail considered easy is located near the Cláudio Coutinho track and can be done without the help of a guide.

What are the best restaurants in Urca?

Being recognized as an elegant neighborhood with diverse culinary, Urca offers a great variety of gastronomic options that seek to satisfy every public. Here are some of the main restaurants in Urca that are sure to please the palate.

  • Bar Urca: Founded in 1939 and run by the Gomes family since 1972, the Urca bar and restaurant is a classic in the neighborhood, always offering cold beer and tasty appetizers, including award-winning dishes such as empadinha and pastel. An environment to arrive late in the afternoon to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in Brazil and enjoy the rest of the evening with quality.
  • Restaurante Garota da Urca: Another excellent bar and restaurant that brings Brazilian cuisine and its churrasco, a place with outdoor tables to sit and enjoy the view and quality service.
  • Pão de Açúcar Gourmet: An excellent option for a quick meal while enjoying the beautiful view from the Sugar Loaf.
  • Terra Brasilis: Regional cuisine and the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. It is located in front of the Red Beach and features its windows and balconies. Its clients can enjoy wonderful dishes in different spaces inside the establishment.

Where to go out at night in Urca?

The neighborhood of Urca has options for entertainment at different times throughout the day, see the main places to go out at night and enjoy the best moments that the neighborhood offers.

  • Mureta da Urca: Being practically one of Urca's cultural patrimonies today, Mureta da Urca offers a relaxed atmosphere that attracts many people, mostly young people, and the whole environment becomes a moment to enjoy a cold drink.
  • Bar Urca: Since 1939, the historic and renowned Bar Urca has been an icon of the neighborhood, bringing several gastronomic options and the famous beer, being the main option to join the pleasant atmosphere of the wall with a bar of such quality.
  • Hills: A rooftop, restaurant & Lounge. A pleasant and beautiful environment to enjoy a pleasant and intimate end of the afternoon, tasting delicious appetizers.

What are the most valuable streets to invest in Urca?

With quiet streets and diverse architecture, living in the Urca neighborhood is to experience spectacular views all the time and presents excellent quality of life. WhereInRio highlights the best Real Estate in the main Avenues in the Urca neighborhood.

  • Pasteur Avenue: Being the gateway to the Urca neighborhood, this beautiful avenue has buildings constructed at the time of the empire. An avenue built along with the history of Rio de Janeiro and has much prestige, having recognition within the Real Estate standard. Currently it is home to the Iate Clube da Urca.
  • João Luiz Alves Avenue: With a unique view of Guanabara Bay, this avenue overlooks Flamengo Beach, Santos Dumont Airport, Rio-Niterói Bridge and Botafogo Beach. It is one of the main avenues in the Urca neighborhood, home to high standard and luxury real estate. A unique environment with unique and exclusive features.
  • Marechal Street: It is a strong commercial and residential development center; it also brings this mixture of old constructions and current real estate. Main characteristics of this region are its security and tranquility.

What are the liveliest streets in Urca?

The liveliest streets in the Urca neighborhood offer entertainment and fun options for residents and visitors. WhereInRio presents the main streets to seek a lively social life without losing the neighborhood's elegance and charm.

  • Pasteur Avenue: This avenue is very prestigious and is one of the regions where luxury properties are located in the city, with imposing old and contemporary buildings, this avenue bears much of the district's and Rio de Janeiro's history, being recognized as one of the most beautiful. This avenue is also home to the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), the Earth Science Museum, and the famous Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club.
  • João Luiz Alves Avenue: With almost 2 kilometers long, João Luiz Alves Avenue is one of the main entertainment points in the Urca neighborhood, the Urca wall brings to the heart the joy and relaxation and has become an option for various audiences.
  • Portugal Avenue: This Avenue bridges Luiz Alves and Pasteur Avenue a beautiful and charming landscape by the Guanabara Bay and all the charm that the street can offer, this part of the neighborhood is one of the most charming and enchanting and the properties offered are of high luxury and sophistication.

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