Sights · Our pick in Rio
The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram
Over the arches
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About The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram
The Arcos da Lapa were built as an aqueduct; today the bonde, Rio’s old tram, crosses them on its way from Centro up to Santa Teresa. The tram leaves from its station near the Largo da Carioca; check times before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Ride the bonde
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram, as the crow flies.
- Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro550 m7 min walk
- Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery1.3 km16 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- CinelândiaLine 1Line 2500 m6 min walk
- CariocaLine 1Line 2650 m8 min walk
- GlóriaLine 1Line 2900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- The Theatro Municipal550 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Santos Dumont Airport1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Museu do Amanhã2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car4.9 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Christ the Redeemer5.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Copacabana Beach7.0 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Ipanema Beach8.6 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Galeão Airport14 kmCar or taxi 51 min