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 Arcos da Lapa and Selarón Steps.
How to get to Lapa
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lapa
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Lapa
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Lapa
Things to see and do in and around Lapa
What to see in Lapa
- Arcos da Lapa
- Selarón Steps
- 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 26°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 22°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 160 mm of rainfall)