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About Carioca Arena 3

GEO Isabel Salgado, formerly Carioca Arena 3, is located within Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. This site has a rich Olympic history and now serves as a community-focused venue with the surrounding park offering a variety of activities. We provide practical guidance on reaching the venue, parking options, transit routes, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.

Note: The site no longer hosts regular spectator events or concerts. If you’re planning a visit, focus on park access, transit options, and nearby amenities to ensure a seamless experience.

Barra Olympic Park is well-connected by Rio’s transit network, including Metrô and BRT services serving the Parque Olímpico area. Park-and-ride facilities exist nearby, with general guidance on public parking around the park. When staying nearby, consider nearby hotels and dining options within a short walk or drive. If you’re coordinating a trip for school activities or community events, plan logistics in advance and rely on trusted local partners for transport and accommodations.

For information about the venue’s current use as a municipal space, refer to local updates and schooling details associated with GEO Isabel Salgado. If you’re seeking event-ready venues with spectator layouts, we can help you find suitable alternatives nearby.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Barra Olympic Park, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (within Parque Olímpico da Barra).
  • Capacity (Olympics): 10,000 spectators.
  • Original events: Taekwondo and fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics; judo and wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
  • Current status: Renamed to Ginásio Educacional Olímpico Isabel Salgado (GEO Isabel Salgado) and opened as a municipal school on February 7, 2024.
  • Seating chart: Not applicable for ticket sales; facility now functions as a school, not a spectator arena.
  • Parking: Park-and-ride style access exists around the Parque Olímpico; explicit public parking details are not a highlighted feature of GEO Isabel Salgado.
  • Transit: Accessible via Rio’s transit network (Metrô + BRT options to the Parque Olímpico area; see listed routes).
  • Nearby hotels: Multiple options within ~1–3 km of the Olympic Park (e.g., Courtyard by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, Lagune Barra Hotel, Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olímpico).