Rio De Janerio

We arrived in Rio de Janeiro after a late night flight from Iguassu Falls.

The next morning, we embarked on a walking tour of Santa Teresa and Lapa. Boarding a charming yellow tram, we enjoyed a scenic 20 minute ride over the historic aqueducts to Santa Teresa.

Alighting at Largo dos Guimarães, we wandered through the cobblestone streets of one of Rio's oldest suburbs before ascending into the hilltop neighborhoods, where our guide pointed out hidden gems and breathtaking vantage points overlooking downtown Rio and Guanabara Bay.

Once a neighborhood of the elite, Santa Teresa has transformed into a thriving artistic hub, drawing painters, sculptors, and musicians who now call it home.Read more