Comments on: The Visitor’s Guide To Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro’s “Little Lisbon” https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/ Blog of a Traveling Coffee Addict Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:57:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Dave https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-21282 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:19:13 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-21282 Loved Brasil, loved Rio, loved Santa Teresa…. one of the world’s best cities to visit (in my view)…. Santa Teresa by Bondo train up from Lapa arches and Seleron steps down is ideal…. a hike up Sugar Loaf and cable car down, if you’re up to it… fabulous views all round. And a visit to Rocinha with a guide is a good day out… and a few days at Iguassa Falls if possible…wow!

]]> By: Travel with Mei and Kerstin https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1348 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:45:26 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1348 We must admit that we don’t know much about Brazil, not only because we’ve never visited but also because it has never been on our radar. We visited Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador in South America, and have yet to visit Argentina and Chile. But perhaps we should add Brazil to our list too! And when we go to Brazil, we’ll certainly try to spend some time in Santa Teresa. Having been to Lisbon, it sure looks like the Portuguese capital! May it be the yellow tram or the Escadaria Selarón!

]]> By: Danik the Explorer https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1341 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:17:13 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1341 You keep coming up with hidden gems on Rio. I never even heard of Little Lisbon and Santa Teresa in Rio but the areas look really nice to check out. That mosaic staircase looks charming and can see great photos taken place here. Mashed plantain…I have a craving for this right now (I had some in Lisbon many years ago which I call the Brazil of Europe). The views at Rua Dias de Buratos really do amazing and could spend some time here. Great post and have bookmarked it for future reference.

]]> By: Emma https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1339 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:42:17 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1339 I would definitely want to walk from Escadaria Selaron just to checkout that gorgeous mosaic staircase. But catching the tram would also be a really nice scenic way to get to Santa Teresa. I really love the architecture and the views from some of the lookouts are really spectacular.

]]> By: Airborne for Animals https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1319 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:38:39 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1319 I absolutely live finding gems like this! I am always curious about how other people perceive countries in Europe and seeing all the different stereotypes. If I ever go to Rio, I’ll be sure to use this guide

]]> By: Patrick Moore https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1310 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:26:28 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1310 Hello! I am very impressed by your blog. These are incredible photos, their number, a mini video clip at the beginning, which makes it possible to transfer to the part of the world that you are writing about. Super! Thanks for sharing. I was very impressed with Santa Teresa in your presentation!

]]> By: josypheen https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1304 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:52:59 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1304 Santa Teresa looks lovely! I think I would enjoy the tram ride up there, even if it isn’t the best touristy idea – it still looks like a fun ride!

I loved your post when you first arrived in Rio, so it is even better to see the more local areas like this. I can’t get over how fabulous all the views are with all those steep hills!

You also left me dreaming of fish, mashed plantain and roll cake. That looks like such a good meal. 😀

]]> By: Eric Gamble https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1301 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:38:46 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1301 Santa Teresa does sound like the perfect getaway from the bustle of Rio itself. I love all the view points you captured especially at Rua Dias de Buratos! That view was amazeballs! Though I am not going to lie, I have to go to the Wet Rat Lookout not just for the views but for the little 10 year old boy inside of me that giggled at that name! Of course the Escadaria Selarón is a highlight for anyone visiting and riding the Yellow Trams even though it isnt a true tourist tool is great. But you had me at the food at Cafe do Alto. The fish & plantains looks so yummy but like Rudy Said above, that Bolo de Rolo is awesome! How many rolos are you allowed to eat?? (Asking for a friend of course!)

]]> By: Aditi Sharma https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1300 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:15:44 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1300 I love coming across posts such as this one that introduce me to such a charming hidden gem of a well-known destination like Rio de Janeiro. Rio has been on our bucket list for sometime now and I know when we visit there next, will be heading to Santa Teresa. Knowing that the beautiful 16th Avenue steps in San Francisco were inspired by the Escadaria Selarón, I am sure I would love to spend sometime admiring the beautiful mosaics of these steps.

]]> By: Sandy N Vyjay https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/the-visitors-guide-to-santa-teresa-rio-de-janeiros-little-lisbon/#comment-1299 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:15:03 +0000 https://caffeinatedexcursions.com/?p=13796#comment-1299 Santa Teresa seems to have an enchanting old world charm. The Yellow Tram look absolutely classic and vintage.

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