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Escadaria Selarón
📍 Escadaria Selarón, Rua Manoel Carneiro, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Região Sudeste, 20241-110, Brasil
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Address
- Escadaria Selarón, Rua Manoel Carneiro, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Região Sudeste, 20241-110, Brasil
- Coordinates
- -22.9154, -43.1795
Introduction
Escadaria Selaron lies between the Santa Teresa and Lapa districts of Rio de Janeiro, a staircase decorated with colorful tiles by the Chilean artist Jorge Selaron. It has more than two hundred steps, and the tiles come from around the world in many colors and patterns, set across the steps and the walls on either side. The artist worked on it from the 1990s, turning it into a well-known piece of street art in Rio. It is a public passage, open at all hours and free to walk.
✨ Highlights
01
Tiled Steps
More than two hundred steps are covered with tiles from around the world.
02
Ongoing Creation
Chilean artist Selaron decorated the steps from the 1990s onward.
03
Street Art Landmark
It has become a well-known street-art site and photo spot in Rio.
04
Free and Always Open
A public passage open at all hours, with no ticket needed.
🛈 Practical Info
→Suggested Time：About 30 to 60 minutes.
→Best Time：Daylight is best for photos and for seeing the steps clearly.
→What to Bring：The steps are steep; wear non-slip, comfortable shoes.
→Etiquette：It is a public passage, so keep the way clear when taking photos.
→Transportation：Walk from the Lapa or Santa Teresa districts.
💡 Tips
• Some parts of the steps are steep, so watch your footing.
• The area can be unsafe; keep your belongings in front of you.
• It is busy by day, so go early for photos without crowds.
• Combine it with the Santa Teresa district on a walking route.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Escadaria Selarón?
Some parts of the steps are steep, so watch your footing. The area can be unsafe; keep your belongings in front of you.
How long should I spend at Escadaria Selarón?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
