Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Rio de Janeiro Discover Rio de Janeiro s most popular experiences and best kept secrets neighbourhood by neighbourhood from hiking past sparkling waterfalls in Floresta da Tijuca to dancing the samba in an old school dance hall through the Lapa Arches and watching a beautiful sunset from Ipanema Beach Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Rio de Janeiro travel guide Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Rio de Janeiro and connect experiences together with ease Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions plus day trips from Rio de Janeiro so you can explore the surrounding areas Get fresh takes on must visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation adventure activities festivals and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport making the most of your time and money LGBTIQ travel advice useful words and phrases