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 Fundição Progresso and Circo Voador. 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
- Fundição Progresso
- Circo Voador
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 22°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, March, February (average 171 mm of rainfall)
