9 pm: Night in lapa - The ultimate day in Rio would not be complete without experiencing its, strange, exotic and somewhat wild nightlife.

Visually renowned for the white arcs that mark the entrance to the bohemian local, and the brightly tiled steps that ascend to the neighborhood of santa teresa, lapa is like no other place in rio.

Brightly lit stalls selling cocktails, beers and street food, pepper the walkways and the roads are lined with bars projecting vibrant, traditional music, such as samba, forró, and funk carioca.

One can hop endlessly from one effervescent bar to another, meeting an eclectic mix of Rio's friendly residents.

Here, a fun and hilarious night is almost guaranteed, to the tune of lots of traditional dance and music - and the hours are wont to transform magically into morning in the frenzied enjoyment of the night.