RIO DE JANEIRO, 8th Edition. “Lonely Planet City

Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll barefoot on Ipanema beach, take in the view from Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf), or shake your hips at an old-fashioned samba club; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rio de Janeiro and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide:

Full-color maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests

Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including music, sports, history, architecture, cinema, cuisine, and Carnaval celebrations.

Free, convenient pull-out sheet-map (included in print version), plus over 27 color maps

Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), and a Carnaval planning chapter.

Coverage of Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, Leme, Gavea, Jardim Botanico, Lagoa, Botofogo, Urca, Flamengo, Centro, Cinelandia, Santa Teresa, Lapa, Zone Norte, Barra da Tijuca and more.