My hotel is on the right where it says Hotel, in the Lapa district of Central Rio de Janeiro.
Lapa according to Lonely Planet: “On the southwestern edge of Centro, Lapa is a ramshackle neighborhood that’s also the epicenter of Rio’s nightlife, with dozens of samba-filled bars and clubs, and late-night street parties. Uphill from Lapa, Santa Teresa is a picturesque neighborhood of winding streets and old mansions that have been restored by the many artists and bohemian characters who have settled there.”
How did I end up here? Night life and hill climbing? Still I’m very happy with the neighborhood if the first day says anything.