Solar Real
Solar Real commands Rio's most coveted hilltop position in Santa Teresa, where a restored colonial estate offers 360-degree city and mountain views unavailable at competing venues.
Solar Real is an estate destination wedding venue in 20241-270, Brazil, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (Galeão) (GIG), 45-60 minutes from airport to Santa Teresa. Best months: April, May, June, September.
About Solar Real
Solar Real commands Rio's most coveted hilltop position in Santa Teresa, where a restored colonial estate offers 360-degree city and mountain views unavailable at competing venues.
This working artist community turned event space preserves its bohemian character while delivering luxury infrastructure, no generic ballroom aesthetics required.
The property's rare combination of outdoor terraces, intimate indoor galleries, and authentic neighborhood context creates a Rio experience that feels discovered rather than packaged.
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Beautiful venue for any special occasion
Talley Caruso · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GIG, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 360-degree views spanning Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, and the Atlantic Ocean from multiple event levels
- Historic colonial architecture dating to the 18th century, recently restored with modern amenities
- Located within Santa Teresa's bohemian district, home to 40+ art galleries and studios within walking distance
- Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 guests across multiple configurable indoor and outdoor spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome cocktail on main terrace
- 6:00 PMSunset ceremony begins (outdoor space with city backdrop)
- 7:00 PMCocktail hour and gallery walk through artist studios
- 8:30 PMDinner service begins in main hall
- 11:00 PMDancing and after-party on secondary terrace under stars
- 10:00 AMPost-wedding brunch at nearby Santa Teresa café
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GIG · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (Galeão).
- Typical total
- $25,000-60,000Aisle estimate
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$25,000-60,000 USD for 50-100 guests (venue + catering + florals/decor)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500-5,000Aisle estimate
USD for 2-3 hour ceremony rental
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Not published; typically $2,500-5,000 USD for 2-3 hour ceremony rental
- Reception
- $85-150 a headAisle estimate
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$85-150 USD depending on menu and service level (food/beverage separate)
- Room rate
- $80-300 a nightAisle estimate
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Not offered on-site; Santa Teresa guesthouses/hotels range $80-300 USD nearby
- Weather window
- April – June
The months the weather is kindest, with September mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (21) 98876-1226
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season and day of week. Request formal quote directly via website with guest count and vision.
Questions about the venue
What's the weather like for an outdoor ceremony in Rio?+
April-October provides clearer skies with temperatures around 70-77°F. Solar Real's multiple covered areas accommodate either season.
Does Solar Real provide catering?+
The venue partners with Rio's top culinary providers or allows outside caterers. Contact the team directly for current vendor relationships and any associated service fees.
Can we get married on the property?+
Yes. Civil ceremonies can be conducted at the venue. Foreign couples should consult Brazil's marriage requirements 6+ months in advance through their embassy.
Is the venue accessible by car?+
Santa Teresa's narrow colonial streets have limited vehicle access. The venue provides detailed directions; many guests prefer arriving via the iconic bondinho cable car, which operates directly near the property.
What's included in venue rental?+
Base rental typically includes use of space and existing furnishings. Confirm whether linens, tables, chairs, lighting, and AV equipment are included or rented separately.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“São diversas opções de espaços que se adaptam a diferentes estilos de celebração, desde cerimônias ao ar livre, integradas à paisagem natural, até celebrações nos salões internos, onde a arquitetura histórica envolve cada detalhe.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoors or out: Both
“São diversas opções de espaços que se adaptam a diferentes estilos de celebração, desde cerimônias ao ar livre, integradas à paisagem natural, até celebrações nos salões internos, onde a arquitetura histórica envolve cada detalhe.”
Read the source for indoors or out