Notable lake · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Represa João Penido

Represa João Penido is a lake in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Represa João Penido: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Represa João Penido

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Represa João Penido — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -21.66151, -43.38809. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Represa João Penido?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Represa João Penido?

    Nearby: Monumento Mariano Procópio (fort, 14 km), Cabangu Museum (museum, 50 km), Represa Doutor João Penido (lake, 1 km), comunidade n.s de fátima Cachoeira JF (waterfall, 7 km), Monumento Alfredo Lage (fort, 12 km), Mariano Procópio Museum (museum, 12 km).

    Is Represa João Penido worth visiting?

    Represa João Penido is listed as a notable lake in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.