World famous scenery

When we talk about Rio de Janeiro, the name Copacabana soon springs to our minds. The neighbourhood is known the world over for its stone pavement in black and white, its privileged location – with beautiful views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Corcovado – as well as one of the most famous parties in the world: the fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, which attracts millions of Brazilian and foreign tourists every year.

The estimate is that around 150 thousand people live in the area, which has already been the stage of events that have brought big names from the international and Brazilian music scene, like the Rolling Stones and Roberto Carlos. Because of its location, Copacabana beach is considered to be the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone and will play an equally vital role at the 2016 Olympics. The post card will become one of the most beautiful competition venues at the Games.

Racewalking, road cycling, open water swimming, triathlon, sailing, beach volleyball, rowing, canoeing and paratriathlon athletes will indeed feel privileged, as they will have the opportunity to turn the Copacabana’s view into an even more unforgettable moment. These are the events that will be held at the sporting compound, which will include Flamengo Park, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the Marina in Gloria, the Copacabana Fort and of course, the beach itself.

Competition venues

Copacabana Stadium

Traditional stage of big beach volleyball competitions, Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous areas in Rio and will provide a unique atmosphere for athletes and spectators. The Stadium will be built using temporary structures to stage the beach volleyball competitions.

Expected delivery date: to be established
Type of facilities: temporary
Sports at the Olympic Games: beach volleyball
Sports at the Paralympic Games: there will be no competition at this venue
Capacity: 12,000 people
Funding organisation: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Amount: to be established
Organisation in charge of delivery: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Test event: FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour - 01-06 september, 2015
 

Copacabana Fort

The course of the open water marathon is located on the calm waters of Copacabana Beach, protected by its natural setting where the Fort is located. This location is regularly used for international triathlon competitions in the city. The cycling and running courses run along the beach, ensuring a lot of thrills provided by the spectators on the beach front. In addition, 5,000 temporary seats will be built along Avenida Atlantica, securing a privileged view of the whole course and its natural beauty.

Expected delivery date: to be established
Type of facilities: temporary
Sports at the Olympic Games: cycling (road), open water marathon and triathlon
Sports at the Paralympic Games: paratriathlon, athletics (marathon)
Capacity: 5,000 people
Funding organisation: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Amount: to be established
Organisation in charge of delivery: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Test events: Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier & Paratriathlon Event - 01-02 august, 2015 / Aquece Rio International Road Cycling Challenge - 16 august, 2015 / Aquece Rio International Marathon Swimming 22-23 august, 2015

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

The lagoon is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful mountains, the Tijuca Forest and the Christ the Redeemer Statute, on top of Corcovado. The venue is ten minutes away from beaches and hotels in Ipanema and Copacabana.

Expected delivery date: to be established
Type of facilities: permanent
Sports at the Olympic Games: rowing and canoeing (sprint)
Sports at the Paralympic Games: rowing and canoeing
Capacity: to be established
Funding organisation: state government
Amount: R$ 7,6 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: state government
Legacy: Considered the home of Brazilian rowing and canoeing, the lagoon will undergo renovation that will leave behind a legacy for these sports, including lodgings for athletes in training, a new arrival tower and a new garage for boats. Rowing clubs housed at the area and the Brazilian Rowing Confederation (CBR) will benefit significantly from these improvements.
Test events: 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships - 05-09 august, 2015 / Aquece Rio International Canoe Sprint - 04-06 september, 2015

Marina in Gloria

The Marina in Gloria was the first venue to be tested for the Olympic Games, in a stage of the Sailing World Championship. The test event took place in August 2014. A year later, the second test event was held there.

In order to ensure that the necessary revamping work takes place sustainable, in July 2013 a special commission was set up with members from the National Artistic and Historic Heritage Institute (IPHAN), Brazil’s Institute of Architects (IAB) and City Hall. The group established parameters for the use of the area at the marina, focusing on the cultural landscape value of Flamengo Park. These parameters were published in the Federal Official Gazette in March 2014.

Some of these parameters are as follows: the project has to be integrated to the outline of the cove and Flamengo Park; there is a limit of 12 metres above sea level, as the maximum height for buildings; the built-up area may not exceed 10 thousand m²; no fence will be put up on the land area of the marina, thus allowing access to the public and the park's users.

The venue is in Flamengo Park, in the city centre, with the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Corcovado in the background. One of the biggest innovations will be the building of a temporary pier for 10,000 spectators on Flamengo beach, in front of the area where the gold medal final course will be implemented.

Expected delivery date: fourth quarter of 2015
Type of facilities: permanent
Sports at the Olympic Games: sailing
Sports at the Paralympic Games: sailing
Capacity: 10,000 people
Funding organisation: private
Amount: R$ 60 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: private
Test events: Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 02-09 august, 2014 /  Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 15-22 august, 2015