If you are coming to Rio for the first time, you'll probably find interesting taking a look at the flyers distributed at the hotels, full of touristic places to go. But don't. Some of the places yes, are worth seeing, but maybe only 10% of them.
At Lapa you will find the true Rio de Janeiro. That historical neighbourhood, is surrounded ...
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Lapa A Must Do!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/20/06
Lapa was a life changing experience for me. Without a native hosting me, I wouldīve missed out on this place and I did the first time I was here.
I felt safe the entire night. There is a huge vibration of love. All mix together - a very alternative scene. The dramatic and historic buildings are decorated with bold bright grafiti that was ...
If you are coming to Rio for the first time, you'll probably find interesting taking a look at the flyers distributed at the hotels, full of touristic places to go. But don't. Some of the places yes, are worth seeing, but maybe only 10% of them.
At Lapa you will find the true Rio de Janeiro. That historical neighbourhood, is surrounded ...
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LAPA - Rio great party place !!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/26/05
Comming to Rio for the first, we went into the usual tourists traps, copacabana and Ipanema - also great, but when you go to Lapa in Central Rio , you experience the real Rio. Lots of bar and music everywhere. Start out at the famous bridge let the rhytms take you .....we did not experience any problems in Lapa, but in case - keep the Rolex watch ...
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lapa
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/12/05
Lapa is a great place to visit and is great for nightlife on a friday night.But be careful as it is quite a dangerous part of rio.Make sure you visit the famous steps.you will love it.
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Night in Lapa
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/04/05
A lot of very cool bars and nightclubs to visit and listen to some typical brazilian music. Must visit "Carioca da Gema" and listen to some "Chourinho" or "Samba". Donīt recomend walking around at night... and during the day evan.
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Arcos da Lapa
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/24/04
Arcos da Lapa is interesting to see from a historical point of view. However, be careful to do during the day as it is in a danagerous part of town.
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