Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

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 rememberwith Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeirotravel guide:

• Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Rio de Janeiro effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Dayitineraries help you create your ideal adventurewith suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Rio de Janeiro
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Cristo Redentor, Parque Lage and Copacabana Beach
• Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Rio de Janeiro culture through storiesthat 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 tripsto Niterói and Petrópolis

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