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What are good coworking spaces for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro?

There are numerous coworking spaces for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro looking for dedicated spaces from which to get some productive work done. After all, Rio de Janeiro is also a major business hub along the continentโ€™s Atlantic coast, and an important global city. This means coworking spaces in the city host important local startups as well as multinational teams from established enterprises. As such, you can expect to find a variety of suitable coworking spaces around the city for all types of remote worker.


Below is a list of some popular coworking spaces for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro.


EDX Coworking

EDX Coworking is a simple, unpretentious space with an unbeatable location right in the heart of Rio de Janeiroโ€™s Historical Center. The space itself employs basic, functional designs to provide professional spaces for remote workers in the city. There are several spaces available within this dedicated building, with hotdesk seats, private offices and conference rooms available for all types of professional needs. EDX also offers super-fast broadband, free coffee and AC throughout the installations. Its location right in the heart of the Centro makes it a useful coworking space for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro most central areas.


Coworking Town

Located right by the iconic Copacabana Beach and within the luxurious Rio Othon Palace Hotel building, Coworking Town Copacabana is certainly one of the most exciting coworking spaces for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. For several offices, conference rooms and parts of the main coworking area, youโ€™ll get sweeping views of the beach and the ocean from this uniquely-located coworking space. You can also expect lots of natural light, modern and beautifully-designed common areas, and easy access to major transport links across the city. This space also holds social events for members, but its main attraction is certainly its unbeatable location.


Babel Coworking

Babel Coworking is located in the lively neighborhood of Botafogo north of Copacabana and is home to a global, diverse and professional coworking community in Rio de Janeiro. There is a strong emphasis here on sustainability - the space uses natural light extensively, green areas are plentiful around the installations, and lots of environment-oriented volunteering opportunities are available. The space itself has a modern, green, functional design and offers fast wifi and a restaurant to members. An outside space is frequently used for networking events and social gatherings. Babel Coworking is also located just 15 minutes by foot from the Botafogo metro station.


WeWork Almirante Barroso 81

WeWork has several spaces across the city but its location in the Historical Center makes for a particularly popular coworking space for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. Part of a global chain of coworking spaces around the world, WeWork Almirante Barroso 81 offers a carefully-designed, slick and professional space right in the heart of this bustling city. A variety of spaces are available across the six floors owned by WeWork here, and the buildingโ€™s proximity to the ocean means you can count of sweeping views of the sea from higher floors. Fast wifi, regular networking events and fully-equipped common areas are just some of the many amenities you can expect from this global coworking giant in Rio. The space is located less than 5 minutes by foot from the Carioca Metro and Tram stations.


For more information about living in Rio de Janeiro as a remote worker, check out our complete Rio de Janeiro guide.