Vila da Penha

Vila da Penha is a predominantly middle class neighborhood located in the region called the "Leopoldina Zone", a historic region in the Northern part of Rio de Janeiro City. The neighborhood is divided between residential and commercial zones, featuring a shopping mall, lots of restaurants, shops, commercial centers, gastronomic streets, bars, bistros, banks, among others. It's also pretty close to the Vicente de Carvalho Metro Station.