Santa Teresa District
It is an old and colorfu, unusual and picturesque Rio de Janeiro neighborhood that worth being visited. It stands on a high part of the city, and the most beautful way to reach the place is by streetcar that cross an historic aqueduct build in the end of the 18th century, in the colonial times of Brazil.
About Santa Teresa District and Its Streecar
It is an old, unusual and pictoresc Rio´s neighborhoods that worth being visited. It stands on a high part of the city, and the most beautful way to reach the place is by streetcar that cross an historic viaduct.
Some houses and buildings are very well preserved, but others needs painting. Anyway it is part of the charm of the neighborhood of cobbled streets, hills and old homes. During the 60´s and 70´s many artistis and hippies moved into the mansions of Santa Teresa. There is a lively scene in the bars around.
Bondinho de Santa Teresa / Street Car
The Bondinho (Tram or Street Car) goes over "Arcos da Lapa", an old aqueduct to Santa Tereza.