One of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous tourist attractions, the Escadaria Selarón is a must-see. With more than 200 steps, it’s impossible not to be enchanted by the diversity of colors and textures, as well as taking a great photo, of course! But the City Council has just announced a package of works in the surrounding area to ensure greater safety and easier access for visitors. Check out the main changes!
New sidewalk, traffic reorganization and more: see proposals for Escadaria Selarón
According to the Municipal Department of Tourism, the project was developed after listening to tourists and locals. The aim is to offer greater accessibility and safety to visitors, as well as enhancing the city’s historical and cultural heritage.
Among the planned improvements, the first is to level the sidewalks with the roadways and modernize the drainage system. This will prevent the risk of flooding and ensure the comfort of passers-by and visitors.
Another change is to reorganize traffic on Joaquim Silva, Visconde de Maranguape and Teotônio Regadas streets. The idea will help facilitate the loading and unloading of vans and tourist buses, as well as supporting local logistics.
For people with reduced mobility, the elderly and wheelchair users, the project provides for adjustments to the infrastructure, guaranteeing universal accessibility .
When will work begin on the Selarón Staircase?
If you’re from Rio and have never been to the Escadaria Selarón, or if you’re planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, keep an eye out!
The work doesn’t yet have a definite start date, but the tender is already scheduled for August. When it starts, the work is expected to take six months, with an estimated investment of R$1.9 million.
Find out more about this famous tourist attraction in Rio!
The Selarón Staircase is an emblematic point in Rio de Janeiro and connects two very famous neighborhoods in the city: Lapa and Santa Teresa.
It was built by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón in the 1990s, when he decided to add a little beauty and art to the steps of his house.
What was just a hobby became Selarón’s life project, and he transformed the place into one of the city’s great symbols. With more than 200 steps and 2,000 tiles from all over the world, the Selarón Staircase is a real must-see!