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Things to Do in Santa Teresa: Art and Hillside Walks

What to see in Santa Teresa: Largo dos Guimarães, Parque das Ruínas. A suggested route and places to help you plan your visit.

What to see in Santa Teresa?

For a first visit, consider Largo dos Guimarães, Parque das Ruínas and Museu Chácara do Céu.

Santa Teresa offers a visit centered on cultural spaces and stops to eat. The slopes are part of the planning: choose the places you want to visit before putting your route together.

Highlights for your route

  • Largo dos Guimarães
  • Parque das Ruínas
  • Museu Chácara do Céu

How to plan your visit

Combine a cultural space with a meal. Check the bonde (tram) service and access to each institution separately.

Choose one main activity and place the other stops on the map. Confirm access, reservations and opening hours before you head out.

Where to eat and find services in Santa Teresa

Getting there and exploring further

How to plan your transfers · Compare the 12 neighborhoods · Plans for rainy days

Sources for this guide

Last reviewed: September 22, 2026. Route suggested by Río para vos.

Santa Teresa in pictures

The neighborhood's tram and the Escadaria Selarón, on the border with Lapa.

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