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

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  1. Love Always, M+E

    This Is What It's REALLY Like in Rio de Janeiro

    The bottom and top are packed, but the middle section is calm enough for photos and people-watching.
  2. Expedia

    Rio de Janeiro Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

  3. Chews to Explore

    The BEST CITY in the WORLD! Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Travel

    Arriving around 6:30 am means almost no crowds for photos.
  4. Top Travel

    How to spend 4 days in Rio de Janeiro? - Travel Guide

    Selarón considered the steps a tribute to the Brazilian people; just steps from the Lapa Arches.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Brief

    touropia

    10 Top Tourist Attractions in Rio de Janeiro - Travel Video

  8. 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.
  9. Before You Go

    Rio De Janeiro Brazil: 24 Best Things to do in Rio De Janeiro

    Selarón spent over 20 years collecting and installing the tiles.
  10. Leesh Brock

    rio de janeiro vlog | open-door helicopter, samba nights + iconic beach days in brazil 🇧🇷🌞

  11. 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.
  12. Jumping Places

    Rio de Janeiro Ultimate Travel Guide & Cost 2026 (Best Places To Visit!)

  13. Go Places with Tati & Brennan

    15 BEST Things to do in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 What to do in Brazil | Travel Guide & Tips

  14. Brief

    Travelling With Con

    ⚠️ Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE for tourists in 2026 🤔 5 Safety Tips you NEED to know! 🇧🇷

  15. 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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