Asteroids named after people called Rio

(11334) Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1565, is the city with the “Sugar Loaf” and a former capital of Brazil.Discovered 18 April 1996 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(16198) Buzios

The city of Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, is host to the Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 2005 meeting. Búzios is known for its magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water that contrast with the exuberantly sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation.Discovered 7 January 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa