Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro

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Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro

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Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781788685702
Print ISBN
9781788684699

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.
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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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AGo early to stake out a spot. Bring just enough cash for the day and keep a ...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro
  3. Top Sights
  4. Eating
  5. Four Perfect Days
  6. Need to Know
  7. Rio de Janeiro Neighborhoods
  8. Ipanema & Leblon
  9. Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
  10. Copacabana & Leme
  11. Botafogo, Humaitá & Urca
  12. Flamengo & Around
  13. Centro & Praça Mauá
  14. Santa Teresa & Lapa
  15. Maracanã Football Stadium
  16. Survival Guide
  17. Language
  18. Behind the Scenes
  19. Our Writer