18.04.2008
Tambauzinho
This bairro
continues west between Epitacio and Beira Rio from Miramar and crosses over the
BR230 up to Expeditionarios. There is access to and from the BR230 but it does
depend on where you want to go. Due to limitations of space there is only an
entrance and exit from the south but its better than nothing. T/Z has access to
Epitacio and Beira Rio and all the advantages that brings but it has one other
advantage that the other bairros don’t have.
There is an access road which runs
from Espaço Cultural right through to Torre. It is parallel to the other main
roads mentioned and avoids all the traffic lights and speed cameras. A
fantastic little rat run.
T/Z is one
of the highest bairros in JP, higher than Altiplano. Its southern flanks have
views over the Mata do Buraquinho.
At most,
there are about half a dozen small towers. Most of the avenues have a fair
smattering of trees. It is home to that cultural marvel Espaço Cultural, a huge
building with incredible internal spans. Its an exhibition centre with three
theatres, two museums, a planetarium, two second hand book shops, art and music
centres, shops, banks and post office and possible more things. The centre has
its own parking facilities and during really big events the nearby streets can
get a little congested but not enough to worry about. Very near to Espaço
Cultural is a large Chinese restaurant called San Sun (83) 3244 4112/3243 0364.
Houses are
cheaper here and most of the inspected properties were in good condition
requiring only a little work before occupation. Expect to pay around R$275/300k
for four bedrooms, more with a pool and garden. It was noted that properties
here were considerably larger than similar priced properties in Manaira. There
is some land available but not much. One builder offered to build us a house
for R$250k anywhere in Miramar or Tambauzinho.
What makes
an “area nobre?” What makes T/Z different from Jardim Luna (no beach) or Tambau
(with a beach) there’s the rub, it’s a quiet bairro with access to everything,
no shortage of housing, more locals than tourists and a good homely feel to it.
For the most part the roads are up to a good standard.
I met people who have lived there all their lives. A walk round the bairro will reveal many houses with low to medium walls giving a comforting open feel to the area.
There are
no schools in T/Z but many of the main schools are nearby. This goes for
supermarkets too. Pao de Açucar is just down Epitacio Pessoa in Miramar with Extra and Bom Preço in the other direction. There are several shopping parades and many of the petrol stations have grocery sections and internet facilities.
The fleet
of foot will make the beach in about 20 minutes; land weary souls should do it
in at least half an hour and by car 3 minutes.
Tambauzinho,
an area definitely to be considered.
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fred
04.05.2008
I love this place, it is a great place to shop