What you want to know about a trip with the yellow tram in Rio de Janeiro

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Take the iconic yellow tram in Rio  If you have researched Rio, you have probably seen pictures of the iconic yellow tram. It is even featured in the movie Rio (about a little bird). And it has become a tourist attraction if you are visiting Rio de Janeiro. History of the yellow tram The neighborhood …

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Discover the colorful tiled stairs in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

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What you want to know about the stairs of Selarón Escadaria Selarón or the stairway of Selarón was created by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón. Sometimes it’s called the “Lapa Steps” (Escadaria da Lapa) because the stairs are located in the neighborhood of Lapa. He settled in Rio in 1983 and he declared that the stairs …

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