Walks · Our pick in Rio
Santa Teresa on foot
On foot
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About Santa Teresa on foot
Climb the Escadaria Selarón from Lapa, follow the tram tracks through the lanes of Santa Teresa, past old mansions and studios, to the Museu da Chácara do Céu, and come back down on the bonde.
Why it's on our list
- Ride the tram down
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Santa Teresa on foot before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Santa Teresa on foot 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
- GlóriaLine 1Line 2950 m12 min walk
- CateteLine 1Line 21.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- The Theatro Municipal1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Santos Dumont Airport2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Museu do Amanhã3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Christ the Redeemer4.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car4.3 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Copacabana Beach6.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Ipanema Beach7.5 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Galeão Airport14 kmCar or taxi 53 min