Bonsucesso

Bonsucesso is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a population of about 18,000. The name, formerly also spelt Bomsucesso, may be translated with "good luck."

Bonsucesso

historically Bomsucesso
Neighborhood
Bonsucesso
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Bonsucesso
Bonsucesso (Brazil)
Coordinates: 22°51′47″S 43°15′11″W
Country Brazil
StateRio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/CityRio de Janeiro
ZoneNorth Zone

Formerly the neighbourhood was known for industry, which has since moved largely to the outskirts of Rio and made place for a more service based economy.

It may be best known for the Bonsucesso Futebol Clube, which dates back to the year 1913.


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