One of the most traditional and charming neighborhoods in the whole Rio de Janeiro , Santa Teresa carries the soul of Rio through its cobblestone streets and historic mansions.
Gastronomy, bohemia and culture merge here in an incomparable way, in addition to providing panoramic views – and very “instagrammable” – of the main postcards in its viewpoints.
As it is almost a separate journey within the Wonderful city , the neighborhood deserves a special itinerary to be enjoyed and appreciated. Around here, the historic yellow cable car still climbs the slopes and the walls of the houses are stylized with street art, a charm that unites past and present.
With that in mind, the insider Karina Procópio* a resident of Santa Teresa, has a travel Instagram dedicated to her wanderings around the neighborhood and takes tours of various spots in the region – both touristic and lesser known even by locals themselves.
Among privileged views, squares that look like squares in small towns in the interior and typical bars, take note of Karina’s tips and discover typical programs – and other non-obvious ones – to see and do in Santa Teresa:
Wet Rat Lookout
It is a little known place even for cariocas. Among the leaves of the trees, the lookout hides a wonderful scenery of Rio de Janeiro and even of Niterói, where it is possible to see Guanabara Bay, Santos Dumont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the Modern Art Museum.
With privileged views, the Mirante do Rato Molhado is close to Largo dos Guimarães and is a mandatory stop to recharge your batteries and enjoy the peace that surrounds the place. And why does he carry that name? It’s a mystery that even today no one knows!
Largo dos Guimaraes
It is the most famous square in Santa Teresa. This is where the excitement happens: where lively parties take place, where Carnival blocks come out, where there are samba circles and where the main restaurants and shops are located.
It is one of the stops on the yellow cable car and is a bohemian meeting point in the area, with typical architecture and several bars, in other words: a mandatory stop in the neighborhood.
Largo das Neves
It was once a farm before being dismembered and giving rise to the square and surrounding streets. The most interesting thing about Largo das Neves is that it resembles a square in a small town in the interior, with a church, stalls, children playing in the street and an enchanting sunset.
It has even been the setting for films, soap operas and commercials, as it is a different kind of Santa Teresa, calm and charming, with a pleasant atmosphere. It is worth coming at the end of the afternoon and contemplating this pleasant space.
Ruins Park
Source: CNN Brasil
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