Rio De Janeiro

Follow the seductive sound of samba as it winds you down through lush mountains, into the caipirinha-soaked festivities of Carnaval, along the crowded streets of historic Centro, to the sunbaked, sandy beaches of Ipanema. With contributions by specialists and in-the-know locals — including insider tips on gay and lesbian nightlife — it's no wonder that this is the best-selling guide to the sexiest city in the Americas.

Discover Rio's dynamic neighborhoods with more maps than any other guide.

Cultivate a deeper understanding of Rio's neoclassic architecture with our dedicated arts chapter.

Get High hang gliding above Pedra Bonita or rock climbing on Pao de Acucar — an extensive activities section takes you to new heights of adventure.

Dance — our knowledgeable author helps you dance the night away at the hottest clubs and music venues.

Catch Some Rays — worship the sun on Rio's 72km of beaches, including the famed Copacabana.

• Author
• Lonely Planet, Regis St. Louis

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 250

• Publisher
• Lonely Planet Publications

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781740599108

• Genres
• travel, reference, brazil

• Release date
• 2006