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Riocentro Convention & Event Center - GL Events

Av. Salvador Allende 6555, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22780-160
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About us

Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center - GL Events is located in the thriving Barra da Tijuca district, with the highest economic growth rate in Rio de Janeiro, this spacious facility is set in the heart of a wide variety of recreation and entertainment options, including great restaurants and hotels. Belonging to an expanding international network with 38 convention centres and exhibition facilities administered by GL events, which is one of the world’s largest groups in this sector that operates in thirteen countries, the Riocentro Convention Centre is right in step with the latest infrastructure and services for events. With facilities and services that comply with international quality standards, the Riocentro Convention Centre can handle the requirements imposed by a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events of all types and sizes: international or Brazilian conventions, congresses, meetings, trade fairs, sports contests, shows and graduation ceremonies. Complete with a heliport, its ample parking areas can hold up to 7,000 vehicles, covering a total area of 571,000 m².

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space386,973 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms305
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
386,973 sq. ft.
Largest room
247,440.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
230,918.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
639,656 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
7,500
Seating capacity
720
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Pavilion 1
94,313.4 sq. ft.
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9.5 ft.-------
Pavilion 2
123,397.5 sq. ft.
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Pavilion 3
169,262.6 sq. ft.
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32.8 ft.-------
Pavilion 4
247,440.9 sq. ft.
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Pavilion 5
174,461.5 sq. ft.
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Pavilion 3 - Exhibition Hall
219,756.1 sq. ft.
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32.8 ft.-------
Pavilion 3- Mezzanine 1
2,174.3 sq. ft.
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8.2 ft.-------
Pavilion 3- Mezzanine 2
2,174.3 sq. ft.
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8.2 ft.-------
Pavilion 3- Mezzanine 3
2,174.3 sq. ft.
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8.2 ft.-------

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
305

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22.74 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( R$28.00/day )
Bus parking

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Awarded as: South America's Leading Conference Center 2007

Riocentro Convention & Event Center - GL Events Frequently Asked Questions

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