What's Penha Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Penha. Take time to see places like Guanabara Bay and Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Piedade Island.
How to Get to Penha
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 1.9 mi (3 km) from Penha
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Penha
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Penha
Things to See and Do in and around Penha
What to See in Penha
- Guanabara Bay
- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha
- Piedade Island
Things to Do near Penha:
- Fiocruz Museum of Life (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
- Museu da Geodiversidade (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Train Museum (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 79°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 71°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)