Estádio Nilton Santos (Engenhão)

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Estádio Nilton Santos (Engenhão)

Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brésil

44 661 seats Opened in 30/06/2007 Football
Botafogo RJ

Key facts

Formerly "Estádio Olímpico Joao Havelange", renamed "Nilton Santos" in 2015.

Nicknames: Niltao and Engenhao

The stadium was built for the 2007 Pan American Games. It hosted the Rio 2016 Games.

Guided tours available.

Access Tours

Access, transport & parking
Stadium addressR. José dos Reis 425, Engenho de Dentro, 20770-001 Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brésil

Directions

RioÔnibus: 238, 254, 277, 346, 353, 383, 543L, 606, 636, 638, 639, 652, 669, 676, 680 and 692.

There are also other alternatives that run on nearby routes, such as Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, Avenue Amaro Cavalcanti and Rua Piauí.

There is no metro station at the stadium. 

Practical info

Easy access by car, the stadium is located near Norte Shopping and Shopping Nova America.

By SuperVia Train: "Engenho de Dentro" station near the south side of the stadium.

Take the metro to the central station and take the SuperVia train.

Another alternative is to get off the metro at Del Castilho, Maria da Graça or Inhaúma and take a bus or taxi.

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Lockers

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