Hillside edge
The street grid ends abruptly where steep hills begin, and irregular paths climb the slopes in a pattern very different from the flat blocks below.
Minimalist map poster · Brazil
22.9182° S / 43.2040° W
A central Rio neighbourhood of tight streets and viaducts, pressed between hills near the heart of the city

One city, five moods
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The map
Estácio is a neighbourhood in central Rio de Janeiro, just north of the downtown area and close to Cidade Nova and Rio Comprido. On the map, it sits where the flat city centre meets the first steep hills. Streets are short and dense, and large roads and elevated structures pass through on their way between the city's zones.
The district holds a special place in the history of samba. Deixa Falar, founded in Estácio in 1928, is widely regarded as the first samba school. Musicians from the neighbourhood helped shape the rhythm that became associated with Rio's carnival. The Sambadrome, where the parades take place, lies nearby in Cidade Nova.
An Estácio map poster reflects both the density and the connections of the area. The metro station and major avenues link it to every part of Rio, while hillside communities rise beside the regular blocks. On paper, you see a compact urban grid breaking against the terrain, a pattern typical of the old centre.
The street grid ends abruptly where steep hills begin, and irregular paths climb the slopes in a pattern very different from the flat blocks below.
Broad roads and elevated structures cross the neighbourhood, linking the centre to the north and west zones and drawing strong lines across the map.
Estácio is the home of Deixa Falar, often called the first samba school. The Sambadrome parade route lies close by in neighbouring Cidade Nova.
Make it yours
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Estácio
Estácio means a lot to anyone who loves samba or grew up in central Rio. A map of its streets and hills suits a musician, a carnival enthusiast or someone who once called the neighbourhood home.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a samba school's founding year or your own date. Choose from five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Estácio poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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