Guidebook for Rio
Sightseeing
The beautiful arches of Lapa! Newly repainted just in time for the World Cup.
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Archi di Lapa
The beautiful arches of Lapa! Newly repainted just in time for the World Cup.
Used to be the mansion of a fabulous Rio socialite. Now open to the general public, the park has some of the best 360 views of Rio de Janeiro.
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Parco delle Rovine
169 R. Murtinho NobreUsed to be the mansion of a fabulous Rio socialite. Now open to the general public, the park has some of the best 360 views of Rio de Janeiro.
Arts & Culture
Cool club that has a variety of different events, from rock to electronic to funk carioca.
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La Paz Club
82 R. do RezendeCool club that has a variety of different events, from rock to electronic to funk carioca.
Awesome cultural center with visiting exhibitions by world famous artists and free music and film events.
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Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoAwesome cultural center with visiting exhibitions by world famous artists and free music and film events.
Lapa's most famous jazz club, catch amazing live music shows from bossa nova to forró.
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Cana Kriok
138 Rua Joaquim SilvaLapa's most famous jazz club, catch amazing live music shows from bossa nova to forró.
One of Rio's most famous music clubs, they host live shows that span a variety of jazz and Brazilian styles.
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Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioOne of Rio's most famous music clubs, they host live shows that span a variety of jazz and Brazilian styles.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular themed bar that has underwear hanging from the rafters (Quenga is an old slang word for, ahem, a "lady of the night"). Excellent bolinho de bacalhau (fried balls of codfish).
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Bar das Quengas
175 Av. Mem de SáPopular themed bar that has underwear hanging from the rafters (Quenga is an old slang word for, ahem, a "lady of the night"). Excellent bolinho de bacalhau (fried balls of codfish).
A local institution, Bar da Cachaça is famous for drawing huge crowds of Brazilians and gringos alike to enjoy a caipirinha or ice-cold beer.
Avenida Mem de Sá, 110
A local institution, Bar da Cachaça is famous for drawing huge crowds of Brazilians and gringos alike to enjoy a caipirinha or ice-cold beer.
Everything Else
The best place to find one of Lapa's famous street parties. Grab a caipirinha and then take a seat on the renowned Selaron stairs for a communal party experience you'll never forget.
Rua Joaquim Silva
The best place to find one of Lapa's famous street parties. Grab a caipirinha and then take a seat on the renowned Selaron stairs for a communal party experience you'll never forget.
Hospital Espanhol
302 R. RiachueloPrivate hospital just across the street
Nearby public hospital, at which even foreigners can receive free emergency treatment.
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Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar
111 Praça da RepúblicaNearby public hospital, at which even foreigners can receive free emergency treatment.
Essentials
Supermercados Mundial
192/194 R. RiachueloCheapest grocery store around
Pretty good grocery store, slightly more expensive on average than Mundial but better service
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Extra Supermercado - Fátima
208 R. RiachueloPretty good grocery store, slightly more expensive on average than Mundial but better service