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Rio de Janeiro (City Guide)
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Product Description
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
DANCA! - 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
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #735177 in Books
- Published on: 2006-08-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 250 pages
Editorial Reviews
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Customer Reviews
Outdated...in the worst kind of way!
Whatever happened to updating guides and having those updated versions available for sale? This one is outdated, many of the hotels / restaurants / clubs / bars described don't exist anymore! Don't bother with the book - rather go download the updated e-version off the Lonely Planet website.
An extremely helpful book to Rio
I was really impressed with the LP guide for Rio de Janeiro. The book itself is pretty comprehensive, and it definitely shows that author spent time not only exploring the city but the nightlife as well.
I'm the type of traveler who will have two books on a city with me. I used the Top 10 Rio de Janeiro (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE) as a book for an overview of the city, and then use this book for figuring out dinner and nightlife recommendations.
If you're going to be spending more than a week in Rio, this is a fantastic resource to get started with.
Awesome book - a godsend
This book was such a FIND! I was so thrilled that I picked this book up before heading down. I'm familiar with Rio and could get around with no issue, but this book so greatly enhanced my trip. The author had SO many awesome restaurants and tips and bars and clubs. I saw Rio in a totally different light. Awesome!
