Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Ipanema, Lapa, Floresta da Tijuca and more
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Rio de Janeiro. Relax on perfect white-sand beaches, scout epic street murals, hike through rainforest, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rio de Janeiro.

Discover Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from walking around the streets of Santa Teresa to marvel at colourful murals and graffiti art; to escaping the crowds and beating the heat with a swim in one of Horto's freshwater waterfalls; and dancing the night away to samba at Pedra do Sol. 

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

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Rio de Janeiro effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Rio de Janeiro
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Cristo Redentor, Parque Lage and Copacabana Beach
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Rio de Janeiro culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Gávea, Lagoa & Jardim Botânico; Ipanema & Leblon; Copacabana & Leme; Botafogo, Urca & Humaitá; Flamengo, Laranjeiras, Catete & Glória; Santa Teresa & Lapa; Centro & Zona Norte; Zona Oeste plus day trips to Niterói and Petrópolis

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro.

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