lapa is an important district nestled in the confluence of centro, santa teresa and glória in the central zone of rio de janeiro.

it is immensely popular among locals and visitors alike as the cultural and nightlife mecca of the city - possibly the most famous neighborhood in rio for a spontaneous nigh-out, this is the area to visit for true carioca fun at its best.

the principal architectural attraction in lapa is the arcos da lapa, an impressive aqueduct that was constructed in the early eighteenth century and used to bring water down from the hills to the centro during the colonial period.