Santa Teresa Rio Brazil

Santa Teresa’s hilltop neighborhood is located in the middle of the downtown city of Rio de Janeiro.  Santa Teresa Rio brazil is very unique. It was not by chance, that it was the first choice for wealthy settlers in Rio, back in the 18th century.

The Santa Teresa Rio brazil’s cobbled streets are lined with some of the finest examples of colonial and French architecture of the time, mansions that were once home to the city’s wealthy elite, and today function as artists’ studios, restaurants, and guesthouses. Santa Teresa  Brazil is also known as the artistic heart of Rio. Strolling around the neighborhood is a pleasure in itself, and the views offered from the top are awesome.

Besides, Santa Teresa is a top destination for foodies, as Santa Teresa Rio Brazil is one of the best places in the city to sample traditional dishes from across Brazil and some of the best caipirinhas in Rio de Janeiro.

How to get to Santa Teresa Rio Brazil

 One of the ways to get to the top of Santa Teresa Rio Brazil is by tram. It is a historic, bright yellow tram that takes passengers from the center of Rio de Janeiro up to Santa Teresa Hill. Built-in 1877, the Santa Teresa Tram is the oldest electric railway in Latin America.

The Santa Teresa tram goes over the famous Lapa Arches, one of the best know sites in Rio de Janeiro, as well as one of the most representative symbols of old Rio, fully preserved to this day at the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. It features 42 large double arcs. The Lapa Arches are considered the architectural piece in Brazil built during the colonial period. The Tram follows the slopes of Santa Teresa brazil’s narrow streets neighborhood til the final tram station at the entrance of Morro dos Prazeres.

Other ways to get to Santa Teresa Hilltop are Public buses, Private Transportation.

Highlights of Santa Teresa Brazil

• Morro dos Prazeres Favela belvedere

 One of the most interesting Viewpoints of the City. In the mid-1940s, the Morro began to be dominated by a few houses. In the beginning, the houses, modest, were far from each other and inhabited, above all, people with low purchasing power.

“The suggestive name Prazeres (Pleasure), capable of evoking pagan ideas, was ironically inspired by a nun. The lady, who was called Maria dos Prazeres, was a regular at the place and used to perform prayers for the local population"

Morro dos Prazeres Favela in Santa Teresa Brazil was the scenario for the broken box office records of the American movie “Fast and Furious 5”.

• Selaron Staircase

 The famous Lapa steps are the multi-colored mosaic that was handmade by Chilean-born Jorge Selaron who began decorating the stairs in the early 90s. With his continuous work and his own resources, he left his gift for the city. Each one of the steps was carefully decorated with vibrant patterns, and lead up to Santa Teresa Brazil. The 250 steps between Lapa and the Convento de Santa Teresa have become a monument and an icon of Rio. The Selarón Staircase has traveled the world. It was the scene of video clips, like the one featuring Snoop Dogg and Pharell Williams, “Beautiful”. Besides, advertisements, and fashion editorials. And the world is at Escadaria Selarón: among more than 2,000 pieces that make up his design, there are tiles from more than 60 countries, many of them presented to the artist by tourists and fans of the work. After securing your selfies in Rio's most colorful scenery, be sure to take a closer look at the pieces that make up this mosaic. For instance, one of the 10 largest countries in the world, Kazakhstan took the opportunity to sprawl on the Selarón Staircase with a set of 12 ceramic pieces. There are tiles from Australia with smiling kangaroo and koala. From South America, the mountains of Machu Picchu and the wineries of Mendoza. The United States is present with favorites New York, San Francisco, Florida, and New Orleans.

• Parque das Ruínas

 One of the most beautiful views point of Santa Teresa Brazil. It is actually a Cultural Centre with programming for all the family.

The Cultural Centre Parque das Ruínas was the house of a big Maecenas of the Belle Époque carioca, Laurinda Santos Lobo. Laurinda used to meet intellectuals and artists on the magnificent premises of the palace, which today is one of the most beautiful winning projects of the architect Ernani Freire and house experimental works of art.

• Largo dos Guimarães

 A picturesque public square at the heart of Santa Teresa Brazil. It is the social heart of this bohemian neighborhood, and the setting for many lively street parties. The square itself is flanked by bars and restaurants.

• LIVE MUSIC

Live music spills from the windows of the bars surrounding Largo do Guimaraes at weekends, creating a street party vibe at Santa Teresa Brazil.  A wealth of eating, drinking, and shopping opportunities can be found within just a few minutes' walk along the Largo do Guimaraes and this is the starting point for many memorable days or nights out.

About the Brazilian Soul Food Feijoada

Feijoada is a black beans stew brewed together with a variety of salted preserved beef, pork spareribs, smoked sausages, salted pork loin, smoked pepperoni sausage, paio (Portuguese smoked sausage), smoked bacon, diced onions, bay leaves, all seasoned with chopped fried garlic. Side dishes are Rice, sautéed collard greens or kale, orange slices, and toasted cassava flour mixed with fried small pieces of bacon and anions, Brasilian very popular farofa.

About Caipirinha Drink - The Most Popular Brazilian Drink

Caipirinha is considered the best Brazil's national drink. It is made with cachaca (A potent sugarcane liquor), lime or other fruit, plenty of ice, and sugar - Very refreshing.

One drink per person: Caipirinha (the authentic Brazilian drink), or beer, or fruit juice or soda, or a bottle of water. If for any reason, you do not eat pork? No problem, we provide another protein option like beef, chicken, or fish.