- Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas - One more of the pleasant surprises of one of my favorite places in Rio, the Parque das Ruínas located at the top of Santa Teresa, has a viewpoint that allows an incredible panoramic view of the city. But it is not just the view that impresses and attracts visitors, as the place is also a cultural center with a varied program and, in addition, it has a very interesting historical side.
Right at the entrance to the favela is the place where some scenes from the movie Fast and Furious 5 were recorded.
Parts of Elite Squad 2 were also filmed in the community, not to mention the list of artists who have visited the site, such as pop stars Michael Jackson and Madonna, as well as personalities like Alicia Keys, Vin Diesel, Hugh Jackman, Jason Statham among others.
The view from the top of the favela is incredible! Sugarloaf, Urca, Corcovado, Ipanema, Copacabana and more, all seen at once.
- Museu Chacara do Ceu - The Chácara do Céu Museum, which was the former residence of Castro Maya and left by himself for the benefit of the population through the Castro Maya Foundation, is in Santa Teresa and has been known by that name since 1876. Inherited by Castro Maya in 1936 and listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN) in 1974, the museum displays art collections from different periods, and from different origins, rare books, furniture and decorative arts, distributed in a house with three floors.
Today, in addition to long-term and temporary exhibitions, the museum maintains two rooms originally furnished and acclimated, in order to preserve the character of the place’s residence.
- Largo dos Guimaraes - Yellow tram stop and bohemian meeting point with bars, cultural events and old buildings.
- Museu do Bonde - In Santa Teresa, the last neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro served by a tram line, the Museum presents models, pieces, photos and even an old tram pulled by donkeys in real size. The museum is located at the entrance to the garage and maintenance workshop for the Santa Teresa cable cars.
- Laurinda Santos Lobo Cultural Centre - “Laurinda”, as it is known, is the cultural center of the neighborhood most connected to the memory of Santa Teresa. In the space there are exhibitions and photographic projections, dance and music workshops, theatrical performances, children’s activities, piano recitals and various outdoor events.
- Cable Car Ride
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Food and Drinks
- Private transportation
Santa Teresa, one of the most rustic communities in Rio de Janeiro, is conveniently near to the city’s core. This district is adorned with early 20th-century manors and has become a bastion for visual artists, a place where the tram, established in 1897, still operates.
The Santa Teresa Tour is a journey which plunges into the splendid community of Santa Teresa, perched on a hill marked by the cable car routes and distinguished by its museums, squares, workshops, and stores!
This tour operates twice daily, during morning and afternoon hours.
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
