Villa Leonor Pousada and Hostel in Rio de Janeiro

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Stroll up Corcovado by day through the Tijuca national park to the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer statue). Catch the famous yellow tram from the top of the street over the Arcos de Lapa. While away the evening in our outdoor lounge with views across the glittering metropolis. Roll down a hundred yards by night into the wild samba houses of Lapa or, for a truly authentic experience, Santa Teresa’s own Escola de Samba (Samba School).   The pousada is situated in an early twentieth century Portuguese villa, moments from Largo das Neves - the picturesque cobbled square served by the famous yellow tram (bonde) where thousands flock on foot from the nearby sambodrome each night after the carnival to party into the early hours.

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By air: taxis from Tom Jobim International and Santos Dumont (Domestic) take 25 mins and 10 mins respectively.

By metro: Gloria and Cinelandia are both a R$10 taxi ride away.

Alternatively head for Carioca and take the final stretch.

By tram: The bonde marked 'Paula Mattos' takes 20 minutes from Carioca through Santa Teresa to Largo das Neves where it turns round. Costa Bastos is the first road on your left on the way back. Pull the cord!