Catete is a neighborhood in the South Zone of

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. It has strong commerce, with the majority of population being

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History

Catete has many historic buildings dating from the colonial period. The district was one of the noblest in Rio until the transfer of the capital city from Rio de Janeiro to

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, when its real estate values declined.

Metro stations

Catete is served by two metro stations: Catete and Largo do Machado.

References

{{Authority control Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)