Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to all the most up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll barefoot on Ipanema beach, take in the view from Pao de Acucar, or shake it at an old-fashioned samba club - all with your trusted travel companion.

« Golden beaches and lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular, football matches : welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). »

Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences
Inspirational images, city walks and the best of local knowledge.

Plan the perfect trip
Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.

Get off the beaten track
Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.

Special features

• Samba in depth
• Carnaval planner
• Rio cuisine
• Football essentials

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Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll barefoot on Ipanema beach, take in the view from Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf), or shake your hips at an old-fashioned samba club.