Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro, Pocket

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Rio de Janeiro — and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Rio de Janeiro

Explore Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — with this handy-sized Pocket travel guide. Highlights include:

• Visiting Rio's most important history museum: Museu Histórico Nacional
• Admiring the beautiful shoreline views from Ipanema Beach
• Walking the magnificently tiled staircase of Escadaria Selarón

Build a Trip to Remember

With Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro travel guide, you'll have access to:

• Insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1-7 days.
• An all-new structure and design to help you find what you're looking for fast and navigate Rio de Janeiro with ease.
• Fresh takes on must-visit sights, including Ipanema Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and Cristo Redentor.
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries to help you create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities tailored to your passions.

Experience the Local Vibe

• Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's unique personality and highlight 'don't miss' sights.
• Discover 'A Few Surprises', a feature showcasing Rio de Janeiro's best-kept secrets and rising trends.

Practical Travel Tips

• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in the 'Getting Around' section.
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and advice on what to book in advance.
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors.

Essential Information Toolkit

This guide also includes:

• Tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Rio de Janeiro.

Neighbourhoods Covered

• Ipanema & Leblon
• Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
• Copacabana & Leme
• Botafogo, Humaitá & Urca
• Flamengo & Around
• Centro & Praça Mauá
• Santa Teresa & Lapa

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro!