at a glance

set in the center of town, just bordering the zona sul and right at the base of santa teresa, lapa is one of the most popular nightlife spots in rio, and a particularly important point of reference in modern carioca culture - considered by many as the 'soul of rio de janeiro' this is a culturally important district, fundamental for those who wish to get a glimpse into carioca culture.

while some neighborhoods of rio de janeiro are relatively modern and incorporate elements of recent architecture and history, others are linked with a much more antique heritage - lapa belongs to some of the oldest historical areas of the city.