Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Maracanã

Brazil’s beloved “Maraca”.

The largest stadium in the world at the time of its conception, Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã has been around since the late 20th century. The official name of the stadium comes from the prolific journalist, Mário Filho, who was very vocal about the construction of the stadium. Visit the Maracanã for a unique experience of the die-hard Brazilian football spirit, at this stadium that has hosted a multitude of football matches. It is also here that Pele, Brazil's (and the world's) greatest footballer scored his 1000th professional goal! You definitely don't want to miss out on seeing the same place, that's for sure, especially if you're a football fanatic or an aspiring professional.


Explore the vast area of this stadium and imagine what it was like at its prime, with the deafening roar of the crowd and bright colors of fans coming to support their favorite teams and football starts. Well, it's not just athletes who have graced the stadium - artists, both international and local, have held many concerts here, including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Madonna, and the Rolling Stones. Even the Backstreet Boys and Coldplay have been here! Why not drop in for a match while you're at it?


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Tips Before You Go
Remember to hold on to your valuables and dress light as it can get very hot.
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Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portão 3 - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20271-130, Brazil