Selarón Steps
Colorful mosaic staircase by artist Jorge Selarón, with tiles from around the world, linking bohemian Santa Teresa to Lapa. Crowded by day, so go early.
Selarón Steps appears in 15 of the 17 Rio de Janeiro vlogs we indexed, first in 2014, most recently in 2026.
15 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Love Always, M+E
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The bottom and top are packed, but the middle section is calm enough for photos and people-watching.
- Expedia
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- Chews to Explore
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Arriving around 6:30 am means almost no crowds for photos.
- Top Travel
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Selarón considered the steps a tribute to the Brazilian people; just steps from the Lapa Arches.
- Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos
RIO DE JANEIRO TRAVEL GUIDE 🇧🇷🌞 Top 25 Things to Do, See, Eat & Experience in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Selarón first scavenged tiles from construction sites; travelers later donated tiles from their home countries.
- Juan Marcel & Rhylan
Rio de Janeiro.. the Most Beautiful City in the World!! | BRAZIL VLOG 🇧🇷
Look for tiles from your own home state or country; even Utah and Kazakhstan appear.
- Mark and Asya
Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE to Travel?! What to do in Rio, BRAZIL?
Walk to the top for the best chance of having the place to yourself.
- Before You Go
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Selarón spent over 20 years collecting and installing the tiles.
- Leesh Brock
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- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in Rio De Janeiro Brazil 4K
About 215 steps over 125 m, covered with some 2,000 tiles from 60 countries.
- Jumping Places
Rio de Janeiro Ultimate Travel Guide & Cost 2026 (Best Places To Visit!)
- Go Places with Tati & Brennan
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Brief
Travelling With Con⚠️ Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE for tourists in 2026 🤔 5 Safety Tips you NEED to know! 🇧🇷
- Max and Jacqui
What To Do With 72 HOURS in RIO DE JANEIRO!
Very crowded; a vendor sells custom tiles printed with your photo on the steps.
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