# Rio de Janeiro notable Class A buildings

> Rio de Janeiro's trophy roster is anchored by RB1 Tower, Edifício Almirante Barroso (Petrobras HQ), Aqwa Corporate.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/rio-de-janeiro/notable-buildings
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- RB1 Tower — Centro, 2010.
- Edifício Almirante Barroso (Petrobras HQ) — Centro, 1968.
- Aqwa Corporate — Porto Maravilha, 2015.
- Vista Guanabara — Porto Maravilha, 2017.
- Ventura Corporate Towers — Centro, 2008.

## Key facts
- **city**: Rio de Janeiro
- **country**: Brazil
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: R$250/sqm/mo · ≈ $55.7 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 8.4%
- **trophyBuildings**: 5

## FAQ
### Which is the most prestigious Class A building in Rio de Janeiro?
RB1 Tower is the most-cited trophy benchmark in the Rio de Janeiro market.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/rio-de-janeiro/notable-buildings), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.