Cultural Tours – Tour History and Art in the Open: Santa Teresa
A walk to know one of the most traditional and beautiful neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. Santa Teresa is a unique and very interesting place in the city. It is located in the central region of Rio and on a hill, which provides privileged views of the southern area of the Wonderful City. This neighborhood seems to have stopped in time with its old houses, palaces of the turn of the century, its little streets and the famous roads of the renowned “bondinho”, which takes residents and tourists up the hill. The origins of the neighborhood go back to the 19th century, when the Santa Teresa convent was built, giving its name to this place. The region that surrounded the convent was a redoubt of the old aristocracy of Rio de Janeiro, and that is why today you can see its architectural buildings, rich in details and styles such as houses, mansions, and mansions of the time. The visit is complete by bars, restaurants and art ateliers in its cultural and handicrafts center.