at a glance

The 'malandro' is a seminal figure in Carioca culture, the archetypal, loveable, rogue, always ingenious and charming character. This figure is somewhat of a folk hero, who emerges again and again in samba songs and popular carioca culture. In many ways, Lapa, with its bohemian openness and magnetism, can be seen to embody the essence of the 'malandragem'. one of the most famous music venues in the country is also located in this buzzing and diverse district. Circo Voador, which translates as 'Flying Circus', opened in the 1980s and is an impressive amphitheatre located in the shadow of the romantic arcs, and has played host to some of the most influential and important Brazilian artists of all time, such as Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso. a night in Lapa promises unforgettable moments and cultural discovery, to the rhythm of traditional beats, drinks and food, as night transforms into morning as if by magic.