Things to Do in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

Known for its lively nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs lining its streets. The area features the historic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct and is close to cultural venues like Circo Voador and the Selarón Staircase.

Circo VoadorNightclub
Chapel of the Divine ChildFamous Catholic Church
Bar Carioca da GemaCocktail Bar

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Top things to do in Lapa

Chapel of the Divine Child
★ 4.9 · 4.2k
Famous Catholic Church
Catholic church from the 17th-century, known for its 382 steps & views over Rio, plus a funicular.
Every day
7 AM – 5:30 PM
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Feira Livre da Glória
★ 4.6 · 414
Market
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
7 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Lapa

Circo Voador
★ 4.7 · 5.6k
Nightclub· R$40–140
Popular outdoor venue for live music & cultural events, with views of the Carioca Aqueduct.
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Bar Carioca da Gema
★ 4.6 · 3.5k
Cocktail Bar· R$40–140
Bar & traditional pizzeria in an old mansion where you can listen to live samba & choro at night.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
7:30 PM – 1 AM
Fri
7:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Sat
8:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Sun
Closed
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Boteco da Garrafa
★ 4.3 · 3.0k
Bar· R$60–160
Laid-back renovated mansion serving Brazilian snacks & a selection of domestic & imported beer.
Every day
4 PM – 12 AM
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Sabor Peruano en Rio
★ 4.8 · 1.0k
Peruvian· R$40–120
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6 PM
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Booze Bar Lapa
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Burgers· R$40–120
A wide selection of craft & draft beer, coxinhas & feijoada in a cosmopolitan townhouse setting.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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La Esquina - O bar más fueda da Lapa
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Live Music· R$40–120
Historic mansion setting with live music, where you can chat, eat tapas & drink cocktails & beer.
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Botequim Vaca Atolada
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Pub· R$20–60
Colorful pub with a lively, upbeat vibe serving snacks & draft beer, with old-school samba at night.
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Sarau Rio
★ 4.3 · 2.0k
Bar· R$40–140
Beer, drinks & finger food in a lively setting with live music, outdoor seating & graffitied walls.
Mon
6 PM – 3 AM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
6 PM – 4 AM
Fri
6 PM – 5 AM
Sat
6 PM – 4 AM
Sun
6 PM – 1 AM
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Antonio's Bar
★ 4.3 · 1.9k
Bar· R$40–140
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Restaurante Bar Brasil
★ 4.5 · 1.7k
German· R$40–120
Historic restaurant founded by Austrians, with kassler, sausages, other German dishes & draft beer.
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Termas Up House Night Club - Casa Noturna na Lapa
★ 4.6 · 204
Nightclub· $$
A nightclub in Lapa featuring music, a premium bar, and a safe environment with over 20 women.
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