Arcos da Lapa Attractions & Landmark
Aqueduct engineering wonder
Rio de Janeiro,
RJ, Brazil
+55 21 25447992 (Tourist information)Overview
One of the few surviving landmarks from the colonial era, this aqueduct was finished in 1750. At one time it carried water down from the Rio Carioca, it now serves as a viaduct to the wonderful Bondinho de Santa Teresa (tram) that connects the downtown area to the Santa Teresa area. With 42 arcs and at 800-feet long, it is also known as Aqueduto da Carioca. A wonderfully stark example of the old and new architecture that defines this area.
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 by bars, restaurants, danceclubs and alternative places. There you will find all the tribes of Rio. The hip hop boys, party girls, rockers, skaters, samba lovers, capoeiristas, etc. Just avoid walking alone during the day, because the police isn't around in general and it's a desert/dangerous area.
Lapa was a life changing experience for me. Without a native hosting me, I would
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 by bars, restaurants, danceclubs and alternative places. There you will find all the tribes of Rio. The hip hop boys, party girls, rockers, skaters, samba lovers, capoeiristas, etc. Just avoid walking alone during the day, because the police isn't around in general and it's a desert/dangerous area.
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 at the hotel and take 50-100 RS with you - this will be enough for the whole night.....so, just go for it....Jorn, Denmark
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.
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". Don
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.
