Lonely Planet Best of South America
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Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781788686716
Print ISBN
9781788684729

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches

PĂŁo de AçĂșcar

Cristo Redentor

Walking Tour: Historic Centro

Sights

Activities

Tours

Shopping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Flanked by gorgeous mountains, golden beaches and verdant rainforests fronting deep-blue sea, Rio de Janeiro occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world. Tack on one of the sexiest populations on the planet and you have an intoxicating tropical cocktail.
Rio’s residents, known as cariocas, have perfected the art of living well. Prepare to be seduced as you stroll world-famous beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, enjoy the views from atop Corcovado or PĂŁo de AçĂșcar, and join the party at dance halls, bars and open-air cafes, which proliferate around the city.
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Two Days in Rio de Janeiro
Spend the first day enjoying the sand and sun off Ipanema Beach. Have dinner at ZazĂĄ BistrĂŽ Tropical and drinks at Nosso. On day two, get active along Copacabana Beach, followed by a trip to PĂŁo de AçĂșcar for fabled views over the city. Cap the day with live samba at Rio Scenarium in Lapa.
Four Days in Rio de Janeiro
On your third day, visit the lush Jardim BotĂąnico, then head skyward for fabulous views beneath open-armed Cristo Redentor. End the day with drinks at lakeside Palaphita Kitch. On the last day, check out the museums and baroque churches of Centro, art-gaze along the Boulevard OlĂ­mpico and have a sunset dinner and drinks at atmospheric Xian.
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s main airport, Galeão international airport (GIG), is 15km north of the city center. Bus 2018 links the airport with Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and other neighborhoods (75 minutes to two hours, R$16). Radio taxis charge a set fare of R$130 to Copacabana and Ipanema (45 to 90 minutes). Less-expensive metered yellow-and-blue taxis cost around R$100. Ride-sharing ser...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to South America
  3. South America’s Top 20
  4. Need to Know
  5. Hot Spots for

  6. Essential South America
  7. Month by Month
  8. Get Inspired
  9. Itineraries
  10. Family Travel
  11. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  12. Salvador, Brazil
  13. Brazilian Amazon
  14. The Pantanal, Brazil
  15. IguazĂș Falls, Brazil & Argentina
  16. Buenos Aires, Argentina
  17. Southern Patagonia, Argentina
  18. Santiago, Chile
  19. The Lakes District, Chile
  20. Torres Del Paine, Chile
  21. The Atacama Desert, Chile
  22. La Paz, Bolivia
  23. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
  24. Lake Titicaca, Peru
  25. Cuzco & The Sacred Valley, Peru
  26. Machu Picchu, Peru
  27. The Cordilleras, Peru
  28. Quito & the Central Highlands, Ecuador
  29. GalĂĄpagos Islands, Ecuador
  30. Cartagena, Colombia
  31. South America Today
  32. History
  33. People & Culture
  34. Outdoor Activities
  35. Directory A–Z
  36. Language
  37. Behind the Scenes
  38. Our Writers