What's Lapa like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Lapa. Take in some culture at Circo Voador and Fundição Progresso. There's plenty more to see, including Selarón Steps and Arcos da Lapa.
How to get to Lapa
Lapa is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Lapa
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lapa
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 13 mi (20.8 km) from Lapa
Things to see and do in and around Lapa
What to see in Lapa
- Selarón Steps
- Arcos da Lapa
- Passeio Público
Things to do in Lapa
- Circo Voador
- Fundição Progresso
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 23°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, January, March (average 228 mm of rainfall)