Lapa
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the Zona Central, it is known for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct inaugurated by colonial authorities in 1750, and the Passeio Público, the city's first public park, which was built in 1783 and remodelled in 1860.
- Suburb
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (80 feet)
- …is also known as “Lapa, Rio de Janeiro”
- Description: neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Places of Interest
Discover Rio de Janeiro Cathedral and Carioca Aqueduct.
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
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Carioca Aqueduct
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Centro and Castelo.
Centro
Centro is a neighborhood in the Central Region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Castelo
Quarter
Castelo is a region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but not…
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lapa
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Latitude
-22.91303° or 22° 54′ 47″ south
Longitude
-43.18224° or 43° 10′ 56″ west
Open location code
589R3RP9+Q4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place = suburb
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Armenian to Urdu—“Lapa” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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