{"id":20443,"date":"2019-09-18T14:16:49","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T12:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/santa-teresa-is-rio-de-janeiro-trendiest-neighbourhood\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T12:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:52:45","slug":"santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neu.thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro: The Best Hotspots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain, beaches \u2014these are probably the first images that come to mind when you think of Rio de Janeiro<\/a>. And rightly so, because no trip to Rio is complete without visiting these places! However, Rio de Janeiro is so much more than that: the artistic neighborhood of Santa Teresa<\/strong>, for example. Perched on a hill, Santa Teresa feels almost like a completely different world. Santa Teresa has always been a magnet for artists and creative types in Rio de Janeiro. In this article, I\u2019ll tell you what else makes Santa Teresa so interesting. <\/p>\n\n

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Santa Teresa: The creative hotspot in Rio de Janeiro<\/h2>\n\n

Santa Teresa is one of the older districts of Rio de Janeiro. The European immigrants who settled here at the beginning of the last century also brought their different architectural styles: There are impressive city villas in all kinds of styles all over the place. Santa Teresa is also located on one of the many hills in Rio. Therefore, from many houses, you have a great view over the city. For a long time, Santa Teresa was a neglected part of Rio de Janeiro – until it was rediscovered by many creative people and artists in the last years! Today I consider Santa Teresa to be one of the most exciting parts of Rio de Janeiro! <\/p>\n\n

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Santa Teresa’s historical streetcar: O bonde de Santa Teresa<\/h2>\n\n

The nostalgic tram is the landmark of Santa Teresa (called “bonde<\/strong>” in Portuguese). You can ride up and down through Santa Teresa to the famous Arcos da Lapa<\/strong>. The Arcos da Lapa are a narrow aqueduct and the tram runs on top! A true experience! After there was a serious accident some years ago, the tramways are however not that crowded anymore: In former times, you could take the train for free if you just jumped up and held on outside. <\/p>\n\n

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One ride costs 20 Reais (about 5\u20ac), but it’s worth it! It is best to get on at the beginning of the line at the Esta\u00e7ao Carioca. From there, the train goes up the Arcos da Lapa to Santa Teresa. Unfortunately, there is no day ticket, so either you have to buy a new ticket every time you want to get off the tram and on again. Or you can change to Uber or Bus. Therefore, I recommend to drive up to the terminal station first and then to work your way down again. <\/p>\n\n

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The Santa Teresa tram is one of Rio’s landmarks. You can find out more about even more famous sights, such as the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, in this article: The Most Beautiful Sights in Rio de Janeiro<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Tips for Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro<\/h2>\n\n

The Largo dos Guimaraes is the heart of Santa Teresa! Especially on weekends, restaurants and bars are well filled! Here you can enjoy typical Brazilian cuisine, even Cariocas come here to the traditional Feijoada lunch (bean stew with rice) on Saturday. Some nice addresses: <\/p>\n\n

Bars, Restaurants und Caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\n

Explorer Bar<\/h4>\n\n

A small bar near Largo dos Guimaraes with fantastic cocktails (the caipirinha is great here, but the rest of the menu is highly recommended!) serving Israeli-Brazilian cuisine with many original vegetarian and vegan dishes. There\u2019s also a small boutique hotel attached to the bar. Click here for prices and info*<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Livraria Largo das Letras<\/h4>\n\n

Bookstore with caf\u00e9 in a romantic courtyard directly at Largo dos Guimaraes! Good for a short break from sightseeing! <\/p>\n\n

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Adega do Pimenta<\/h4>\n\n

German cuisine may not be your first choice when in Brazil, but the atmosphere at the Adega do Pimenta is so bizarre that you might change your mind. One of the institutions in Santa Teresa which has been around forever! <\/p>\n\n