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Santa Teresa
CultureVisit: ~150 min
A neighbourhood at the top of a hill above downtown Rio, known for its bohemian atmosphere, its old mansions, artists' studios and cobbled streets with views of Guanabara Bay. It is served by the bondinho, the yellow tram that climbs from the centre across the Lapa Arches. Many people explore it on foot among galleries, bars and terraces.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Santa Teresa: 3 missions
- Wander the cobbled slopes of the neighbourhoodWalk several cobbled streets and look for an old mansion or an artist's studio along the way.
- Ride the yellow Santa Teresa tramFind the yellow tram and photograph it on its route through the neighbourhood, ideally as it crosses the Lapa Arches.
- Find a view of the bay from the hillLook for a spot on the hillside from which you can see the centre and Guanabara Bay.
Near Santa Teresa
Escadaria Selarón962 m awayArcos da Lapa1.1 km awayCinelândia1.6 km awaySambadrome1.6 km awayAterro do Flamengo1.6 km awayTheatro Municipal1.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Santa Teresa?
Allow about 2 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Santa Teresa?
Wander the cobbled slopes of the neighbourhood, Ride the yellow Santa Teresa tram and Find a view of the bay from the hill.
What is there to see near Santa Teresa?
Escadaria Selarón (962 m), Arcos da Lapa (1.1 km) and Cinelândia (1.6 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap