Rio stands out on the Football Tourist Route of Mercosur

Rio is among the most prominent cities when it comes to sports tourism. It brings together several attractions included in the Mercosur Football Tour, an initiative led by the Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the Ministry of Sport. The project aims to enhance sports tourism and expand the flow of international travelers between the countries of the block.

Among the highlights are the Maracanã, emblematic stage of world football, the Flamengo Museum in Lagoa, and the Botafogo Museum, also located in the South Zone. According to the creators, the selection criteria for the participating stadiums consider the historical relevance, the offer of guided tours and the existence of museums.

What does the public find in these spaces?

O Maracanã It is one of the most famous stadiums on the planet. It has hosted two World Cup Finals (1950 and 2014), the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as events of the Pan American and Parapan American Games. The Maracanã Tour takes the visitor backstage to the stadium and presents a permanent exhibition with striking pieces of the history of Brazilian football, such as Garrincha's uniform in the 1962 Cup and the foot marks of idols such as Pelé and Roberto Dynamite.

No Flamengo Museum, the public knows the trajectory of the club, with emphasis on historical achievements and eternal idols. Among the main moments is the 1981 World Championship, which won an exclusive space inspired by Tokyo, the stage of victory over Liverpool. The museum also celebrates other modalities, such as basketball, rowing and volleyball, valuing characters who marked the story red-black in different sports.

History is also what will not be missing in the Museum of the Botafogo. Space, in the process of restructuring, presents a timeline with the achievements and achievements of the Glorious. The site is receiving updates to include recent wins in the Libertadors Cup and the Brazilian Championship.

Service

Maracanã Tour

Address: King Pelé Avenue (West Radial), s/n — Gate A (pedestrians) / Gate 2 (cars);

Timetable: From 9 am to 5 pm (on game days, the last visit ends five hours before opening the gates);

Ticket: Learn how to acquire Here.

Flamengo Museum

Address: Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 997 — Lagoa

Timetable: Daily, from 9am to 6pm (last exit at 5pm)

Ticket: Learn how to acquire Here.

Botafogo Museum

Address: 72 Severian General Street — Botafogo

Ticket: Soon available for purchase