at a glance

formerly one of the colonial-era most significant neighborhoods, catete still contains a number of architecturally significant constructions and impressive historic buildings.

Today, the neighborhood bustles with shops, bars, hotels and restaurants, as well as a weekly market at largo do machado - It is also ideally located, with excellent transport links to all the key regions of the southern zone of the city (zona sul).

largo do machado is the principal economic center for catete, home to many shops and trades visited daily by thousands of middle income patrons.

largo do machado is popular region which boasts restaurants, cinemas, bars, nightlife, and a few historical landmarks - it is also a location where residents can make metrô connections.