Lonely Planet : Pocket guides for quick, easy and accessible information for a short break
Rio de Janeiro is captivating: whether you're walking through parks inside the city and seeing monkeys and toucans; spending the evening catching music jams around Lapa; joining a few friends amid the roaring crowds at Maracan; or greeting the sunrise (after an early morning or late night) from Copacabana Beach, you'll quickly be hooked.
Walking tours around Copacabana, Ipanema and the Botanic Gardens
Pull-out city map
Includes Maracana Football Stadium