Things to Do in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro A historic hilltop neighborhood known for its winding, narrow streets and many artists. It contains the Museu da Chácara do Céu, the Museu do Bonde, and the Santa Teresa Tram, which crosses the Carioca Aqueduct.
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Christ the Redeemer ★ 4.8 · 132.3k★
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
Every day 8 AM – 7 PM
Escadaria Selarón ★ 4.6 · 95.6k★
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM, 9 AM – 5 PM
Monastery of Saint Theresa ★
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Mirante Dona Marta ★ 4.7 · 371
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in Santa Teresa
Aprazível ★ 4.3 · 6.2k· R$200+
Aprazível is a must for those who love a combination of delicious cuisine and nature.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Armazém São Thiago (Bar do Gomez) ★ 4.7 · 2.0k· R$40–120
A quaint bar set in a 1920s-style warehouse, with a late-night funky vibe & a variety of appetizers.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Explorer Bar ★ 4.5 · 2.0k· R$60–160
Hotel bar with a leafy terrace, offering international cuisine & cocktails, plus breakfast.
Mon–Thu 3 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Armazém São Joaquim ★ 4.8 · 3.0k
Mô Café ★ 4.7 · 855· R$20–40
Every day 10 AM – 7 PM
Bar do Serginho ★ 4.6 · 865· R$20–80
Bottled beer, pizza & sandwiches at this corner bar, which also serves breakfast & juices.
Bar da Fatinha ★ 4.7 · 450· R$20-100
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun 3 PM – 10 PM
Café do Alto ★ 4.7 · 2.4k· R$60–100
A restaurant with a buffet & music from Northeastern Brazil – open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Grégora Arte... Café ★ 4.5 · 767· R$40–60
A varied menu featuring home-style & vegetarian food, snacks & drinks, plus jazz shows.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun Closed
Botequim Os Ximenes ★ 4.6 · 2.1k· R$20–40
Mon 9 AM – 1 AM
Tue 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Wed 2 AM – 1 AM
Thu 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Fri 10:30 AM – 4 AM
Sat 10:30 AM – 4 AM
Sun 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Restaurante Cantina do Gaúcho ★ 4.7 · 910· R$40–60
This spot serves Brazilian-style roasted meat in a family-friendly setting with a terrace.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun Closed
Bar dos Descasados ★ 4.5 · 349· $$$
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 2 PM – 8 PM Planning time in Santa Teresa?
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1 Christ the Redeemer 2 Escadaria Selarón 3 Monastery of Saint Theresa 4 Aprazível 5 Armazém São Thiago (Bar do Gomez) 6 Explorer Bar 7 Armazém São Joaquim 8 Mô Café 9 Bar do Serginho 10 Bar da Fatinha Other areas in Rio de Janeiro Ready to plan Santa Teresa? Turn these Santa Teresa picks into a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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