Frommer's^® Portable Rio de Janeiro, 2nd Edition

by Shawn Blore; Alexandra de Vries

• ISBN13: 9780764556876
• ISBN10: 0764556878
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!Frommer'sRio de Janeirois the premier guide to the Brazilian city, with complete coverage of Carnaval. Whether you're a city dweller, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time,Rio de Janeiropresents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. Frommer'sRio de Janeirowill help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the city has to offer.

Author Biography

A native of California, Shawn Blore has lived and worked in a half-dozen countries and traveled in 40 more (but who's counting?). Now a resident of Vancouver, Shawn is an award-winning magazine writer and the author of Vancouver: Secrets of the City and co-author of Frommer's Vancouver and Victoria, Frommer's South America, and Frommer's Portable Rio de Janeiro. Alexandra de Vries made her first journey to Brazil at the ripe old age of 1 month (alas, few of her food reviews from that trip survive). In the years since, Alexandra has returned many times to travel, explore, and live in this amazing country. Alexandra co-writes Frommer's Vancouver and Victoria-about her favorite place to live-and Frommer's South America and Frommer's Rio de Janeiro-about her favorite places to visit.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. The Best of Rio de Janeiro.

1 The Most Unforgettable Rio Experiences.

2 The Best Hotels & Pousadas.

3 The Best Dining & Nightlife Experiences.

2. Planning Your Trip to Rio.

1 Visitor Information.

2 Entry Requirements.

3 Customs.

4 Money.

5 When to Go.

Rio de Janeiro Calendar of Events.

6 Health, Travel Insurance & Safety.

7 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

8 Getting There.

9 Planning Your Trip Online.

Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.

Staying Connected: Internet Cafes in Rio.

Smart E-Shopping.

3. Getting to Know Rio.

1 Orientation.

The Neighborhoods in Brief.

2 Getting Around.

Fast Facts: Rio de Janeiro.

4. Where to Stay.

1 Ipanema & Leblon.

2 Copacabana.

3 São Conrado.

4 Glória, Catete & Flamengo.

5. Where to Dine.

1 Centro & Santa Teresa.

You Say Farofa, I Say . . . Blech.

2 Glória, Catete, Flamengo, Botafogo & Urca.

3 Copacabana & Leme.

4 Ipanema.

5 Leblon.

Rio’s Avenida Gourmet.

6. Exploring Rio.

Suggested Itineraries for the First-Time Visitor.

1 The Top Attractions.

2 Other Museums & Cultural Centers.

3 Architectural Highlights.

4 Neighborhoods to Explore.

Favelas: Rio’s Hidden Neighborhoods.

5 Beaches, Parks & Plazas.

Spectacular Views.

6 Especially for Kids.

7 Organized Tours.

8 Outdoor Activities.

9 Futebol: The Only Spectator Sport in Rio.

7. Shopping.

1 The Shopping Scene.

2 Shopping A to Z.

8. Rio After Dark.

1 The Performing Arts.

2 Music & Dance Clubs.

New Year’s Eve in Rio.

3 Bars & Pubs.

Late-Night Dining.

4 Gay & Lesbian Nightlife.

5 Everything You Need to Know about Carnaval.

9. Side Trips from Rio.

1 Búzios.

2 Petrôpolis.

3 Paraty.

Serra da Itatiaia.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.