Lapa 40 Graus is a traditional samba house located right on samba’s birthplace, the Lapa neighborhood. Needless to say, it’s a must-try for everyone who wants to have a piece of the real samba experience. They have several dancefloors, with different bands playing, so even if you’re not into samba, you’ll definitely find something for you. I recommend it!

Rua do Riachuelo 97, Lapa
Phone: 55 21 3970 1338
URL: www.lapa40graus.com.br
Contact: contato@lapa40graus.com.br

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Lapa - a tiny, funky little neighborhood once known as the Montmartre of the Tropics - has in recent years developed a very active nightlife scene that i recommend. One of the most unusual but brilliant nights out I've had. It's basically a little neighbourhood where you can come and go from various houses to watch and dance to live samba bands. People fill the surrounding streets selling all sorts of shots wrapped in plastic, like little alcoholic water balloons. When we went on a Friday night, it seemed like all of Rio was there. It seemed pretty safe. Despite lots of staring at my white legs, i never felt threatened.

Lapa is dead easy to find. It's centered at the Largo da Lapa at the foot an old and very picturesque aqueduct known as the Arcos da Lapa. In addition to those two sights, Lapa offers some lovely old colonial buildings.

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We went to this bar on a Saturday night and it was full of cariocas playing samba music, people of all ages, everyone was joining in dancing and playing music. Really good atmosphere and worth a visit if in the area.

Ipanema: Rua Joana Angelica

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