Rio de Janeiro - Lonely Planet

300 g/db

7th Edition / November 2010
240 pp / 16 pp colour / 30 maps
Next scheduled release date: Nov 2013

Rio de Janeiro stretches between beach and mountain, with colonial neighborhoods, modernist style and that addictive sound that ties it all together: samba. Whether you want to watch the sunset over Arpoador, dance to live samba at a Centro bar, people-watch in Ipanema or enjoy a seafood feast, we show you how.

* Detailed Carnaval information gets you to the heart of the festivities
* More than 150 mouth-watering restaurant reviews for all budgets, plus extensive nightlife options
* Accommodation options for every style of travel
* Best samba schools for beginners and the hottest samba clubs
* Comprehensive coverage of every neighborhood