Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro

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''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From visiting Rio''s most important history museum: Museu Histórico Nacional, to admiring the beautiful shoreline views from Ipanema Beach, and walking the magnificently tiled staircase of Escadaria Selarón. 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Pocket Rio de Janeiro travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days 
• Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Rio de Janeiro with ease 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Ipanema Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and Cristo Redentor
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions 
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood''s personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights 
• Discover ''A Few Surprises'' in a new feature that showcases Rio de Janeiro''s best kept secrets and rising trends 
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ''Getting Around'' section
• Make quick travel decisions using ''Trip Planning'' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance 
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing 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
• Covers: 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.