Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Rio de Janeiro. Swim in crystal-clear waterfalls, dance to samba, explore huge street markets, with the latest edition of our Pocket travel guide and find itineraries, fun walking tours and tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time.
Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Rio de Janeiro.
This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from escaping the crowds with a swim in one of the freshwater waterfalls in Horto; to dancing the night away at Vaca Atolada, a low-ceiling sweatbox samba club in Lapa; and hopping on a ferry to Ilha de Paquetá, an island paradise where motorized vehicles aren't allowed.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro travel guide:
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro.