Brazilian atmosphere right in the downtow of Rio!

Impossible to come to Rio without passing by Lapa! Far from the ” Americanized clubs ” atmospheres, it is one of the most lively districts of the city. At the beginning of the “Avenida Mem de Sá” are stands of drinks (Caïpirinha, beer , Suco), meals (sweet and salted pancakes, hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs). But also typical dishes: Churrasco, Picanha, Feijoada. Perfect to gain strength before a lively evening! In front of these stands, the evening already begins with a hip-hop and Brazilian funk atmosphere. To listen to some good Brazilian popular music (MPB, Samba), you have several bars with live music. The entrance is between RS20 and RS40, you will receive a drink card, which will take in account every drink and you will have to pay when you will leave. If you wish to enjoy completely the musical and dance atmosphere of the Brazilian samba in Lapa the local “Allez Samba Rio” agency organizes Samba Tours with 1 hour of Samba lessons, 1 hour of percussion lessons and a samba party in a traditional bar. That can be a good idea of typical activity to do on-the-spot. Bars are not lacking in Lapa! But we advise you some where the atmosphere is guaranteed: The “Carioca da Gema”, small and welcoming, the best musicians perform there. Also, the Rio Scénarium, a former antique dealer known from Lapa. He does not sell anymore his antiques but use those to decorate his bar. Its decoration is very succeeded on three floors. There is good music, but a little bit more expensive and sometimes too much full. On every Thursday, if you are looking for salsa you will find it in Leviano bar. But if you only have a low budget, the pedestrian streets of Lapa become dance floors. No entrance to pay and the consumptions are really cheap!