Rio · Carioca Nights · day 3
Escadaria Selarón
Why here
One artist's obsessive, ever-changing artwork — a river of red and gold tile pouring down through the old quarter.
A staircase tiled by one man, from the whole world.
When to come
season
all year
time
morning for photos, before the heat
weather
dry
crowd
narrow and busy midday
⊘ It's in lively Lapa — fine by day and evening with crowds, but come with company after dark and watch your bag on the steps.
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Where on the route