Rio de Janeiro travel blog: Written by a local
Where to stay in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro: From luxury to budget stays
Santa Teresa isn't for everyone, and that's the whole point. Here's where to stay in Rio's most bohemian neighborhood, from castle hostels to hilltop luxury.
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro: What to do and how to get there
Cobblestone streets, colonial mansions, and views over Guanabara Bay — Santa Teresa is Rio's one neighborhood that isn't about the beach. Here's what to do there, and how to get up the hill.

