The Top Things To See And Do In Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro’s Santa Teresa neighborhood provides visitors with the quintessential Brazilian experience
Rio de Janeiro’s Santa Teresa neighborhood provides visitors with the quintessential Brazilian experience | © Diogo86 / Flickr
Alana Tabak

Rio de Janeiro’s Santa Teresa neighborhood provides visitors with the quintessential Brazilian experience. Winding narrow streets and colorful historical buildings characterize the bohemian area, while from the top of Santa Teresa Hill, some of Rio’s best views of lush landscapes and Guanabara Bay unfold. This list covers the best places to check out while in the inspiriting and beautiful Santa Teresa.

Sugarloaf Mountain

1. Armazém São Thiago

Bar, Restaurant, Brazilian

If you’re looking for something to do at night, then look no further than Armazém São Thiago, Santa’s Teresa’s trendiest restaurant and bar. Situated in a historic warehouse dating back to 1917, the bar strives to keep the location’s name and appearance alive for the sake of tradition, a value close to every Brazilian’s heart. The bar’s ambiance is old school Brazilian and feels authentic, as almost everything in it is an antique. Enjoy the historic atmosphere while drinking a Brazilian beer and chatting with a local sitting nearby.

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