Lonely Planet Pocket Rio de Janeiro English 2025

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 Histo rico Nacional, to admiring the beautiful shoreline views from Ipanema Beach, and walking the magnificently tiled staircase of Escadaria Selaro n.

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; Gavea, Jardim Botanico & Lagoa; Copacabana & Leme; Botafogo, Humaita & Urca; Flamengo & Around; Centro & Praca Maua; 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.