Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Staying more days in Rio? Have you already decided what to do next Sunday? Here is an excellent choice: Visit some “out of the scene” sites: São Bento Monastery with its beautiful church, Santa Teresa neighborhood with old houses and cobblestone streets and the Hippie market with thousands of items for all tastes.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Staying more days in Rio? Have you already decided what to do next Sunday? Here is an excellent choice: Visit some “out of the scene” sites: São Bento Monastery with its beautiful church, Santa Teresa neighborhood with old houses and cobblestone streets and the Hippie market with thousands of items for all tastes.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sao Bento Monastery, Rua Dom Gerardo 40 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-030 Brazil
After the pick at the hotel we will head to The São Bento Monastery, built in 1671 by the Benedictine Order. It is a gorgeous and rich building and its interior is covered in gold powder. Every Sunday the Benedictine monks present the traditional Mass in a Gregorian chant at 10:00am sharp.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Teresa, Rua Aurea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-210 Brazil
Santa Teresa, a bucolic district on a hillside and Rio’s bohemian neighborhood, is also known for its crooked houses, steep streets and tile decorated stairways. The famous Santa Teresa’s tram (when available) connects Downtown Rio to the heart of Santa Teresa and has been preserved as a piece of history promoting a quick, fun and cheap way to get to one of the quirkiest part of the town
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Feira Hippie de Ipanema, Rua Visconde de Piraja Praca General Osorio, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22410-020 Brazil
The Hippie fair has become a mandatory touristic visit. Once there the visitors will find bronze and wood sculptures, oil paintings, silver objects, hand-painted porcelain, fabric, leather clothes, shoes, handbags, several souvenirs and typical Brazilian food and handicraft of all kind.
Duration: 45 minutes
