By Fabiana Delgado


Generally when people think of Rio de Janeiro, they think of Ipanema, Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Barra da Tijuca of course isn't an obscure place, it's just not as famed. Though it is quite possible that this notion is changing. To the experienced person, this would be a place to be looking for apartments. In the wake of the world's financial instability, Barra da Tijuca has lately been appearing that it is an exception to this. While small businesses are attempting to survive in the United States and many are closing up shop, the reverse of this is happening in Rio de Janeiro. Everywhere you look development is taking place, hotels are springing up, parks are being constructed. Specifically when you take a look at Barra da Tijuca.

The developmental growth should be apparent to anyone who chooses to take a walk down Av. America's. No longer just a place to take a holiday, there is an explosion taking place. Complexes for apartments, rentals, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, various flats... The construction that is happening can only be described as remarkable. With the developing community in this part of Rio it can be surmised that Barra da Tijuca is an monetary hotspot. This should not be brushed aside. In time, perhaps Barra da Tijuca will in fact eclipse Ipanema and Copacabana in terms of notoriety for people to travel to.

The signs of investment potential for real estate and business's are beginning to get difficult to count. The inescapable fact that the Olympics are to be hosted in Rio as well as the World Cup Soccer as well as the accommodations to support it. These are also specifics that shouldn't be forgotten about. Add to this the uncovering of oil makes this place a financial juggernaut that is extremely hard to ignore.

In addition, in the relative near future a subway system will be linking Barra da Tijuca to the rest of the city. While formerly, accessibility and transportation was a good reason to not live in this part of Rio de Janeiro, that will soon be a thing of the past. Not to mention that from an investment standpoint, property values will explode with this new inclusion to the infrastructure. It's little wonder why so many hotels, apartments and flats are being built here. Whether you are looking to own property or just looking for vacation rentals, this is unquestionably a good place to look.

So with all of these points being made, the value should be straightforward. Barra da Tijuca is riding an economic wave that it would be wise not to miss. As the development proceeds it will be apparent that this will undoubtedly become a hotspot in terms of quality of life, accommodations, as well as earnings. So what are you waiting for?




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