Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781788684699
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685702

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket 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. Swim and surf the waves while watching the parade on Ipanema Beach, take the cog train up Corcovado for stunning views and find the perfect beat at a samba club in Lapa - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rio de Janeiro and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro: 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, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Ipanema & Leblon, Gavea, Jardim Botanico & Lagoa, Copacabana & Leme, Botafogo, Humaita & Urca, Flamengo & Around, Centro & Praca Maua, Santa Teresa & Lapa, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro is our colorful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Brazil guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - FairfaxeBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the

Ipanema & Leblon

The favored address for young, beautiful and wealthy cariocas (residents of Rio), these twin neighborhoods boast magnificent beaches and tree-lined streets full of enticing open-air cafes, restaurants and bars. They’re also the epicenter of the city’s high-end shopping scene, with dozens of colorful boutiques and multistory galerias (shopping centers) selling pretty things that can quickly deplete a budget.

The Short List

AIpanema Beach Frolicking in the waves and watching the passing people parade.

APonta do Arpoador Joining locals on this rocky point for the nightly spectacle of sunset.

AHippie Fair Feasting on Bahian snacks and browsing handicrafts at one of Rio’s most famous markets.

AMirante do Leblon Gazing out over the sparkling sands and deep blue Atlantic from this well-placed overlook.

AChocolate Q Stopping in for a coffee and a chocolate tasting at this jewel box-sized shop in Ipanema.

Ipanema Beach | CATARINA BELOVA/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Getting There & Around

m There are two handy metro stations in Ipanema (General Osório and NS da Paz) and two in Leblon (Jardim de Alah and Antero de Quental). Use any station to head north to Centro or west to Barra da Tijuca.

Top SightIpanema Beach

You’ve probably seen the photos and heard the theme song (‘The Girl from Ipanema’), but nothing quite compares to the experience of strolling along the golden sands of Rio’s most famous beach. It’s the city’s great backyard, with amusements of all kinds, from surfing and jogging to sitting back, agua de côco (coconut water) in hand, and watching Rio at play.

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Rio de Janeiro
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Rio de Janeiro Neighborhoods
• Ipanema & Leblon
• Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
• Copacabana & Leme
• Botafogo, Humaitá & Urca
• Flamengo & Around
• Centro & Praça Mauá
• Santa Teresa & Lapa
• Maracanã Football Stadium
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer