Rooftops, a dome and mansions among the trees of Santa Teresa

Itinerary · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Santa Teresa and a night in Lapa

Up the hill by tram, down the Selarón steps, and out to hear music in Lapa.

Afternoon and evening

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  1. 14:00

    1The Arcos da Lapa and the Santa Teresa tram

    Lapa·Aqueduct and tram

    The bonde up the hill.

  2. 15:00

    2Museu da Chácara do Céu

    Santa Teresa·House museum

    Art and a garden over the bay.

  3. 17:00

    3The Escadaria Selarón

    Lapa·Tiled steps

    Down the tiled steps.

  4. 19:30

    4Térèze

    Santa Teresa·Restaurant

    Dinner at the Santa Teresa Hotel.

  5. 22:00

    5Circo Voador

    Lapa·Concert venue

    Music under the arches.

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