The property is located in Barra da Tijuca, a suburban district of Rio de Janeiro, approximately 28 km, or 35 minutes by car, from the city centre. The lot is enclosed within a condominium which comprises a new residential area, with 24 hour security. The topography of the terrain is flat.

Barra da Tijuca is renowned for its beaches and its American-influenced suburban lifestyle. A number of companies have set up offices here in favour of downtown Rio de Janeiro. The 18 km long beach, stretching from Morro do Joá to Recreio dos Bandeirantes, is the longest in Rio de Janeiro, and is popular with surfers, windsurfers, bodyboarders and fishing enthusiasts alike. More information about Rio de Janeiro is available on our Rio de Janeiro page .