Rio de Janeiro nightlife is some of the best you’ll find in South America, if not the world! From funky lounges to pumping samba clubs to historic samba schools, this city has something for everyone.
Lapa is THE place to go for nightlife and this club is one of the best kept secrets in Rio! This unique and beautiful place is decorated entirely with antiques, all for sale. The top two floors overlook the first-floor stage with dancers and the music varies from jazz to samba, and more. Dance the night away with the beautiful people of Rio!
Rua do Lavradio 20, Lapa
www.rioscenarium.com.br
Old meets new at this samba club, set in a beautifully restored 19th century mansion. This is one of Lapa’s newest additions and has a variety of music, including blues and hip-hop. And in Lapa, the party nearly always spills out onto the streets lined with capirinha vendors, so you may not even need to make it into the club to get a taste of what Rio’s nightlife has to offer!
Av Mem de Sá, Lapa
If you can’t make it to Rio for Carnaval, this is the perfect way to get a taste of it of out season! Samba schools start preparing for Carnaval in September and open their practices to the public in one big rehearsal/party every Saturday night. Salgueiro and Mangueira are the most commonly visited, but both are located in favelas, so make sure to take a taxi. This is some of the most authentic nightlife you’ll get….but don’t plan to be home early because the party only gets going after about 3am!
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