at a glance

rua joaquim nabuco is located in ipanema in close proximity to copacabana and ipanema beaches, which are the two of the most famous beaches in rio de janeiro - the street runs from atlantic avenue to avenida vieira souto.

originally called rua silva teles, the street was renamed in honour of joaquim aurélio barreto de araújo nabuco, who was a much revered brazilian social reformer, politician and poet, who fought ardently against slavery.

he founded the brazilian anti-slavery society, campaigned against slavery through both his policies and writing, and in particular campaigned in the house of representatives in 1878 - nabuco is also considered to have played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in 1888.