The Baianas of Santa Teresa
Clad in their traditional white robes and cooking up delicious-smelling goodies in bubbling pots, the famous Baianas (natives of Bahia) of santa teresa are not hard to spot. Selling spicy savouries and oh-so-sweet treats, the Baianas add an exotic element to the boho neighbourhood’s lively dining scene.
There are two Bahian women with regular spots in the neighborhood, and their sweet or spicy goodies are an absolute treat. On weekend nights, one sets up her stall in front of the hugely popular...
September 27th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Acaraje, Attractions, Bahian food, Family Friendly, News, Restaurants & Bars, santa teresa, vatapa
Monkey Magic
Monkeying around in santa teresa
They try their best to be inconspicuous, but look hard enough and you’ll see these crafty creatures everywhere – eyes darting, plotting their next move. No, I’m not talking Rio’s notorious thieves, but an altogether more charming kind of cheeky monkey. The trees, telegraph wires and even rooftops are the stomping ground for gangs of teeny weeny marmosets, referred to locally as ‘micos’. If your hostel or hotel has leafy gardens,...
August 1st, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, monkeys, Outdoors & Recreation, pao de acucar, praia vermelho, Rio de Janeiro, santa teresa, sugar loaf, wildlife in Rio
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