⭐ Highlight
Escadaria Selarón
A world-famous 215-step staircase covered in over 2,000 colourful tiles from 60 countries, created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón between Lapa and Santa Teresa.
Typical duration
30 min
Price
Free
From port
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Transfer time
15 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Morning for fewer crowds and better photos; avoid after dark
Getting there from the port
Taxi or Uber to Rua Joaquim Silva in Lapa, or walk ~20 min from port
🚌 Best transport: taxi💶 Cost: ~R$15–25 ($3–5 USD) by Uber