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Rio de Janeiro

Fast Five, The Clone, The Incredible Hulk

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Explore Rio de Janeiro through the places behind its cultural stories. Start with Fast Five, The Clone, The Incredible Hulk, then follow the connections between the works, people and locations in this collection. Use the map to see how the documented locations fit together, and browse the place cards for the story behind each stop. A production location and the place it represents on screen can be different; each connection keeps those details separate. For something happening now, follow the official events programme and confirm dates and access with the organiser before travelling. Build your own route by choosing the stories that interest you most. Return to explore new stories as the collection grows.

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Rio de Janeiro city contextfilm

Fast Five

Explore Fast Five through the Rio de Janeiro locations documented by the linked sources.

7 places in Rio de Janeiro

Wilfredor · CC0 · Display-cropped · City context photograph

Rio de Janeiro city contexttelevision

The Clone

Explore The Clone through the Rio de Janeiro locations documented by the linked sources.

7 places in Rio de Janeiro

Wilfredor · CC0 · Display-cropped · City context photograph

Rio de Janeiro city contextfilm

The Incredible Hulk

Explore The Incredible Hulk through the Rio de Janeiro locations documented by the linked sources.

5 places in Rio de Janeiro

Wilfredor · CC0 · Display-cropped · City context photograph

Places with a story.

37 places · 36 mapped locations

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Tom Jobim statue

Riotur’s Bossa Nova trail documents Christina Motta’s Jobim tribute.

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Sources and geography

Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro · Named Tom Jobim monument inventory marker E414; not a surveyed artwork footprint or current conservation/access certification. Existing visitor restrictions apply.

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Former Tom Jobim apartment

Jobim lived here from 1953 to 1962; address appears in Carta ao Tom.

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Sources and geography

Rua Nascimento Silva, 107, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro · Approximate historic building/address reference at Rua Nascimento Silva 107, Ipanema, from three identical original Census 2022 address positions (NV_GEO_COORD 1). IBGE records the source datum as SIRGAS2000; raw decimal latitude/longitude retained for this approximate property reference, without survey-level datum transformation or accuracy certification. Not an apartment interior, camera position or permission to enter private property. Existing visitor restrictions apply. IBGE, CNEFE / Census 2022.

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Bar Garota de Ipanema

The former Veloso bar is linked to the song’s inspiration.

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Sources and geography

Rua Vinícius de Moraes at Prudente de Moraes, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded venue level position; not an exact filming viewpoint or visitor route. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Existing visitor restrictions still apply.

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Espaço Tom Jobim

Jobim’s archive is preserved at this cultural space.

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Sources and geography

Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded address-level position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Bar Vinícius

Carlos Lyra performed at the bar’s opening in June 1989.

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Sources and geography

Rua Vinícius de Moraes, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded venue level position; not an exact filming viewpoint or visitor route. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Existing visitor restrictions still apply.

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Former Nara Leão apartment

Nara’s apartment hosted early Bossa Nova musicians’ gatherings.

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Sources and geography

Champs-Elysées building, Avenida Atlântica, Posto 4, Rio de Janeiro · Coordinates awaiting source review

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Beco das Garrafas

Elis Regina performed seasons in the Beco das Garrafas venues.

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Rua Duvivier, 21–37, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded lane representative position; not an exact filming viewpoint or visitor route. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Existing visitor restrictions still apply.

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Paiva family filming house

Urca filming house represents the Paiva home; their real home was in Leblon.

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Rua Roquete Pinto, 7, Urca, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Confeitaria Manon

I’m Still Here: Paiva family lunch.

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Rua do Ouvidor, 187–189, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Livraria Argumento

I’m Still Here: nighttime bookstore sequence.

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Rua Dias Ferreira, 417, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

The Clone: Dr Albieri’s library scenes.

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Rua Luís de Camões, 30, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Arcos da Lapa

The Clone: Mel and Regininha scenes.

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Praça Cardeal Câmara, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Avenida Lúcio Costa 15700 filming façade

The Clone: residential façade; private building, no interior access implied.

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Avenida Lúcio Costa, 15700, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Città Office Mall

The Clone: office and clinic exterior passages.

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Avenida das Américas, 700, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

The Clone: Albieri’s imagined ceremony in the sculpture gallery.

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Avenida Rio Branco, 199, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Piscinão de Ramos

The Clone: recurring leisure scenes; episode unspecified.

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Parque Ambiental da Praia de Ramos, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Prainha

The Clone: Jade and Lucas meet at the beach.

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Grumari, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Fábrica Bhering

The Incredible Hulk: bottling-plant exterior; interiors filmed in Canada.

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Rua Orestes, 28, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Pedra Bonita

The Incredible Hulk: Banner’s dawn run.

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Estrada da Pedra Bonita, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Selarón Steps

The Incredible Hulk: Banner descends the tiled staircase.

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Rua Manuel Carneiro, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Taunay Cascade

The Incredible Hulk: waterfall doubles for Guatemala.

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Praça Afonso Viseu, Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Tavares Bastos filming area

The Incredible Hulk: home-area exteriors and rooftop chase; apartment interior was a set.

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Tavares Bastos, Catete, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Praça Floriano — Cinelândia

Fast Five: team surveillance montage.

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Praça Floriano, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Leblon Beach

Laços de Família: Helena’s beachfront scenes.

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Avenida Delfim Moreira, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Laços de Família: recurring South Zone setting.

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Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Dias Ferreira and General Artigas junction

Laços de Família: Helena and Edu’s car accident.

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Rua Dias Ferreira at General Artigas, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Simoger Building

Laços de Família: Helena’s apartment façade; private residence.

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Rua Aristides Espínola, 49, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Wild Orchid: hotel exterior and ocean views; lobby filmed in Petrópolis.

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Avenida Niemeyer, 121, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Praça da Apoteose

MovieMaps lists Praça da Apoteose in its filming-location catalogue for Nirvana Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!. The production-site association and current access await review.

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Sources and geography

Praça da Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro · MovieMaps location 5lw llat/llng; source-recorded site centre, geography review pending; not a surveyed viewpoint.

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Sugarloaf Mountain

The production account identifies aerial footage of Sugarloaf Mountain filmed by the Rio unit. Most action sequences were filmed elsewhere; this does not identify a Rio stunt location.

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Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Fort Copacabana

The production account identifies aerial footage of Fort Copacabana filmed by the Rio unit. Most action sequences were filmed elsewhere; this does not identify a Rio stunt location.

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Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Ipanema Beach

The production account identifies aerial footage of Ipanema Beach filmed by the Rio unit. Most action sequences were filmed elsewhere; this does not identify a Rio stunt location.

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Sources and geography

Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Dona Marta lookout

The production account identifies aerial footage of Dona Marta lookout filmed by the Rio unit. Most action sequences were filmed elsewhere; this does not identify a Rio stunt location.

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Sources and geography

Dona Marta lookout, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded viewpoint level position; not a surveyed filming viewpoint or visitor route. Existing visitor restrictions apply. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.

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Christ the Redeemer

The production account identifies aerial footage of Christ the Redeemer filmed by the Rio unit. Most action sequences were filmed elsewhere; this does not identify a Rio stunt location.

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Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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Galeão International Airport

The production account records Tyrese Gibson’s arrival scene filmed at Galeão Airport.

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Sources and geography

Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.

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People behind the stories.

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City photograph: Wilfredor · CC0 · Display-cropped for this layout.

Music location collection

Music, in place.

Music videos, cover images and recording history. Each connection links to its source. 4 named locations have supported map pins; locations awaiting coordinates remain below.

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4 locations · 4 connections · showing 4

Ilhas dos Cocos

Supported named-site pin. Confirm present access before visiting.

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Pede pra eu ficar (Listen to Your Heart)

Pabllo Vittar · Music video · Sourced

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Discover Studio — Rio de Janeiro

Supported named-site pin. Confirm present access before visiting.

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La forza della vita

Renato Russo · Recording history · Sourced

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Cia. dos Técnicos Studios — Rio de Janeiro

Supported named-site pin. Confirm present access before visiting.

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Sala de recepção / Alvorada / Folhas secas / Pranto de poeta / Saudosa Mangueira / Lá em Mangueira

Chico Buarque / Lecy Brandão, Alcione & João Nogueira / Coro · Recording history · Sourced

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