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Duque de Caxias
ℹ️Practical info — Duque de Caxias
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Use the SuperVia train network for a direct and cheap connection to central Rio de Janeiro.
- Stick to the busy commercial areas like the Calçadão during daylight hours for safety.
- Visit the Museu Ciência e Vida for a cultural break in the city center.
- The city is a major hub; traffic can be heavy, so allow extra travel time.
🍽 Food
The traditional Brazilian bean stew tastes best in the small, local 'botecos'.
A crispy filled pastry with fresh sugarcane juice found at street markets.
Enjoy Brazilian barbecue at one of the typical churrascarias in the city.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The busiest shopping street in the area with countless affordable boutiques.
A spirited street market well-suited for clothing and local products.
The central square provides a good opportunity to sit on a bench and watch the bustle.
A green oasis slightly outside the center, featuring waterfalls and hiking trails.
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Duque de Caxias is located in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro state and stands as one of Brazil's primary economic powerhouses. Formally established in 1943, the city is named after Marshal Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, the Duke of Caxias, who was born in the region. The city's economy is anchored by the REDUC refinery, one of the largest oil processing facilities in Latin America, making it a critical hub for the energy sector. Geographically, it borders Guanabara Bay and is intersected by major highways that link Rio de Janeiro to the Brazilian interior. Despite its industrial focus, the city hosts significant cultural venues, including a cultural center designed by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Its demographic profile was shaped by intense internal migration, leading to rapid urban expansion and complex logistical infrastructure. Today, it remains an essential component of the national supply chain and industrial output.
- Location: Brazil
- Top sights: Museu Ciência e Vida;Drogaria Pacheco · Teatro Municipal Raul Cortez · G.R.E.S. Acadêmicos do Grande Rio
- Nearby: São João de Meriti (7 km)
- Population: ~818.329 (2014)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 213 | 177 | 183 | 109 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 72 | 117 | 217 | 231 |
Geography
Facts
- The city was officially incorporated on December 31, 1943.
- Named after the Duke of Caxias, the patron of the Brazilian Army.
- Home to REDUC, one of the largest oil refineries in Brazil.
- Boasts one of the highest GDPs in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
- Features a cultural center designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
- Strategically located along the Washington Luís highway.
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