Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

by Regis St. Louis

Lonely The world's number one travel guide publisher*

Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Samba the night away in Lapa, people-watch and sip sunset cocktails on Ipanema Beach, and get up close to Christ the Redeemer and marvel at the panoramic view - 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

Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers Ipanema, Leblon, Gavea, Jardim Botanico, Lagoa, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Urca, Flamengo, Centro, Cinelandia, Santa Teresa, Lapa, Zona Norte, Barra da Tijuca, Western Rio, and more The Perfect Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro is our most comprehensive guide to Rio de Janeiro, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Brazil for an in-depth guide to the country.

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Genres: Travel, Brazil, Guidebook, Reference, Nonfiction

603 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 1995

About the author

Regis St Louis has contributed to more than one hundred Lonely Planet titles, covering destinations on six continents. He currently lives in New Orleans, USA.

Reviews

[Marko Mravunac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cidade Maravilhosa, já estou a planejar quando vou regressar (mesmo que ainda esteja aqui) :)

[Geko Hostel Pousada Paraty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is great for some general ideas about how to get around, but the smaller places near Rio are not quite right. For example, our little Paraty is being portrayed as only a historic town, when there's a whole other world around it that has much to offer. We invite you to visit http://www.infoparaty.com or http://www.gekohostel.com/pt/Paraty-i... for more information about Paraty.

[Jenika Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

An optimal guide to use when in Rio de Janeiro. There are even activities and places listed there to go for free

[Natalie Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful guide specifically for Rio but published in 2019 so some info might be outdated.

[Nicola Byrne · Rating 3 out of 5]

My fault, but this is dated 2019 so quite a bit is out of date.

Also to note that in Rio, Bar Urca is not that great at all. Quite a walk, abit of a dirty place but food was OK of sorts. Personally I wouldn't bother with it for the time it took us to walk there.

The book does not highlight Uber but a few more local taxi options. Personally I would stick with Uber, it never let us down at all and you can hire the bikes through Uber as long as you upload your passport to the site.

[Alejandra Muñoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buena información, dividida por actividades y barrios, además de conocimientos útiles. Siempre es un placer leer una guía Lonely Planet por la certeza de los datos y la agilidad del discurso.

[Steve Clark]

Edition: 3rd Revised edition