Lonely Planet Best of South America

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781788684729
• eBook ISBN: 9781788686716

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Best of South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze down on sparkling Rio de Janeiro from Pao de Acucar, spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and hike the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of South America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of South America: Full-colour 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 give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Covers Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of South America is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on South America's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this book? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides. 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. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category '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.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook 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 im

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches

Pão de Açúcar

Cristo Redentor

Walking Tour: Historic Centro

Sights

Activities

Tours

Shopping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

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 Pão de Açúcar, and join the party at dance halls, bars and open-air cafes, which proliferate around the city.

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro | MICROGEN / GETTY IMAGES ©

Two Days in Rio de Janeiro

Spend the first day enjoying the sand and sun off Ipanema Beach. Have dinner at Zazá Bistrô Tropical and drinks at Nosso. On day two, get active along Copacabana Beach, followed by a trip to Pão de Açúcar 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 Botânico, 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 Olímpico 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

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to South America
• South America’s Top 20
• Need to Know
• Hot Spots for…
• Essential South America
• Month by Month
• Get Inspired
• Itineraries
• Family Travel
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Salvador, Brazil
• Brazilian Amazon
• The Pantanal, Brazil
• Iguazú Falls, Brazil & Argentina
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Southern Patagonia, Argentina
• Santiago, Chile
• The Lakes District, Chile
• Torres Del Paine, Chile
• The Atacama Desert, Chile
• La Paz, Bolivia
• Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
• Lake Titicaca, Peru
• Cuzco & The Sacred Valley, Peru
• Machu Picchu, Peru
• The Cordilleras, Peru
• Quito & the Central Highlands, Ecuador
• Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
• Cartagena, Colombia
• South America Today
• History
• People & Culture
• Outdoor Activities
• Directory A–Z
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers