Meeting at 19:00hs at Rio & Learn
Costs: 7,90 reais (metro) + Drinks and food (dinner) at your choice
Want to discover what a real night out in Rio feels like? Join our RioLIVE! Lapa Nightlife and explore one of the most bohemian and lively neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro! Lapa is famous for its bars, samba circles, live music and nights that seem to never end. During this RioLIVE!, we’ll visit some of our favorite spots in the neighborhood and experience different sides of Rio’s nightlife, from traditional samba and cachaça to a night of pop and carioca funk.
And, of course, you’ll be practicing Portuguese in one of the best ways possible: talking, meeting people and having fun!
During the day, the famous Arcos da Lapa are one of Rio’s most iconic landmarks. But when the sun goes down, the neighborhood truly comes alive. The streets fill with music, bars and people from all over Rio and the world. Samba, funk, MPB and other Brazilian rhythms come together in one of the most traditional nightlife areas in the city.
That’s why our RioLIVE! doesn’t stay in just one place. We’re going on a real Lapa nightlife circuit!
We start our night at Bar do Augusto, where we’ll have dinner while enjoying an authentic roda de samba. It’s the perfect way to get into the Lapa spirit, chat with the group, enjoy some local food and start practicing Portuguese in a relaxed atmosphere.
Because there’s no better way to start a night in Rio than with food, conversation and samba!
After dinner, we head to the famous Vaca Atolada, one of Lapa’s traditional nightlife spots. Here, we continue our immersion in samba culture with another roda de samba, surrounded by the energy of Lapa and its nightlife. Get ready to sing along, feel the rhythm and maybe even try a few samba moves!
After all that samba, it’s time to try one of Brazil’s most iconic drinks: cachaça! Our next stop is the famous Bar da Cachaça, where you’ll have the chance to discover and taste different flavors of this traditional Brazilian spirit.
With different fruits and flavors to choose from, this is a fun way to learn more about the drink that is also the star ingredient of Brazil’s famous caipirinha. And remember: tasting is different from competing! 😜
And you thought the night was over? After experiencing the more traditional side of Lapa, it’s time to discover another side of Rio’s modern nightlife!
We’ll finish our circuit at a nightclub, where we can dance to plenty of pop and carioca funk and enjoy the rest of the night together. From samba to funk in a single night, that’s Rio de Janeiro!
RioLIVE! is all about taking Portuguese outside the classroom, and a night in Lapa is perfect for that. Throughout the activity, you’ll order food and drinks, talk to Brazilians, hear different accents and expressions, sing along to music and practice Portuguese naturally while having fun.
You might not understand every samba or funk lyric at first, but after a night in Lapa, you’ll definitely go home knowing a few new expressions!
Discovering Rio also means experiencing its music, bohemian culture and nightlife. In just one RioLIVE!, you’ll experience samba, Brazilian food, cachaça, pop, carioca funk and plenty of local culture, all while exploring one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Lapa is waiting for you!
See below how our last Lapa visits were:
Yasmin Teixeira is Rio & Learn’s RioLIVE! Supervisor, bringing a strong background in hospitality, tourism, and event operations, which makes her a perfect match for leading unforgettable experiences in Rio. With hands-on experience coordinating corporate events and service teams in major hotels, she’s skilled at planning logistics, ensuring high service standards, and delivering smooth, guest-focused execution from start to finish. Her international experience in Germany and a natural talent for welcoming and assisting people means she knows how to create a warm, organized, and engaging environment for our students. Yasmin blends professionalism, energy, and attention to detail, exactly what RioLIVE! needs to run with excellence.
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