I love staying in Santa Teresa and I visit every time I go to Rio. For staying, I recommend you stay with a local through Cama e Café (www.camaecafe.com.br) - I have only had good experiences staying in the extra room of someone's house with breakfast provided, and getting to know your hosts as much as you like. Unfortunately the... More

I was taken here on a guided tour but wished I could of spent longer here. the restaurants and bars looked excellent, however reading other reviews I think as I was on my own i probably would of been targeted. I was advised that this was not a safe area, so looks are deceiving as it is very beautiful. I... More

While in the city of Rio, enter this old church, it's old style, but worth a visit , located in the centre of town it easy to other attractions from here

Robbed my knifepoint on a street with other people around, in broad daylight at 4pm. 2 guys pulled up on a scooter/motorbike and demanded our bag (bolsa, bolsa!) at the roundabout on Rua Santo Alfredo and Rua Eduardo Santos, before speeding off again. The scary thing is that we were locals around - perhaps 5 other people walking on the... More

Maybe we were just wrong place, wrong time, but we expected to be able to walk into St Teresa at 1 pm in the afternoon without a problem. 200 yards up the hill and a couple of boys approached us with a knife. I managed to hold onto my bag for grim death but the strap broke and they got... More

Enjoyed walking through back streets. Felt like we were going local and I love that! Got to see Carmen Miranda's house too. Lots of cafe's and music. Wish we could have had more time to stay and enjoy a drink.

Santa Teresa is a bohemian neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. It offers beautiful views of the city from the top of your neighborhood. The tram ride is a must and despite reports of an accident. The scenario is one of the most picturesque city and is the real Rio de Janeiro frozen in time with its old mansions and stately.... More

It was a steep walk up many steps in dodgy looking streets, but very much worth it. Cool shops, bars and restaurants, but unfortunately I didn't have enough time to explore more of this neighbourhood. I hope I'll get another chance to do so!

We just went to eat, but we're glad we came. Very sweet little quarter in the hills. Some great restaurants. Not many tourists. Felt safe walking around. Note: little tramway out of service until 2014