Located in the West Zone of São Paulo, the neighborhood of Lapa was destination for more than five nationalities who immigrated here at the end of the 19th century. In the following century, with the construction of the São Paulo Railway, the area became industrial and today, it is one of the neighborhoods with the best infrastructure in the city, with shopping, train, cultural centers and various attractions to enjoy the region.
Check out 8 things to do in the Lapa neighborhood:
Number One
The diner inspired by the iconic 1950s offers gourmet sandwiches, burgers, fries, milkshakes and waffles for you to enjoy in style.
📍Rua Pio XI, 230 – Alto da Lapa
Centro Cultural Tendal da Lapa
The cultural center is a haven for art. There are performances of music, dança, teatro, circo and much more. You can check out the program on Tendal’s Instagram by clicking here.
📍Rua Guaicurus, 1100 – Água Branca
Lapa Municipal Market
This traditional market opened its doors in 1954 and is still a hit with locals today. Inside, you’ll find around 100 options for buying fruit, vegetables, grains, fish and more.
📍Rua Herbart, 47 – Lapa
Mercearia Mercedes
The bar and restaurant turns out to be a very family-friendly place, with a kids area and pet friendly. In addition, the place has a very cozy outdoor area, perfect for taking advantage of the double drink promotions, every Thursday and Saturday after 3pm, and double draft beer, every Tuesday from 11am to 3pm and Wednesdays from 3pm to 9:30pm.
📍Avenida Mercedes, 411 – Alto da Lapa
Cacilda Becker Theater
The municipal theater opened in 1988 hosts various performances for all audiences. Most of them are free and to guarantee your ticket you just have to pick it up one hour before the performance at the box office. Check out the schedule on the theater’s Instagram by clicking here.
📍Rua Tito, 295 – Lapa
Lapa Lapa
For a place to be successful in São Paulo, it needs three things: good music, food and drink. That’s how Lapa Lapa – Bar e Grelha found the magic formula and today it’s one of the region’s great darlings.
📍Rua Antônio de Mariz, 123 – Lapa
Shopping Center Lapa
The comfort of a shopping center is that it offers everything you need in one place! The region’s shopping center has a complex of stores, restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafés and a cinema for you to enjoy your day. There you’ll find Hering, King’s, O Boticário, Piticas and much more. Finally, you should know that the mall also offers a grade of courses for visitors who want to take advantage of their trip to learn something new.
📍 Rua Catão, 72 – Lapa
Bar Valadares
In business since 1962, the Bar Valadares is one of the oldest and most traditional in the region. In a simple and cozy atmosphere, you’ll find caipirinhas and beers well frozen. As well as more than 50 options of traditional São Paulo boteco food snacks, from the classic coxinha to chorizo sausage!
📍 Rua Faustolo, 463 – Lapa
