Frommer's^® Portable Rio de Janeiro  , 1st Edition

by Shawn Blore; Alexandra de Vries

• ISBN13: 9780764564826
• ISBN10: 076456482X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer2s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer2s Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn2t want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Frommer2s Portable Rio de Janeiro puts the best of Rio in your pocket. You2ll get candid reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as the author2s picks for the best travel experiences, including: exploring Arco do Teles; attending Carnival in Rio; watching a soccer game at Maracana stadium; strolling the streets of Ouro Preto; relaxing at the Hotel Sofitel; sipping coffee at the Confeitaria Colombo; living it up at Carioca da Gema; and more.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. THE BEST OF RIO DE JANERIO.

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.

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. Sao Conrado.

4. Gloria, Catete & Flamengo.

5. WHERE TO DINE.

1. Centro & Santa Teresa.

You Say Farofa, I Say . . . Blech.

2. Gloria, Catete, Flamengo, Botafogo & Urca.

3. Copacabana & Leme.

4. Ipanema.

5. Leblon.

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. Spectator Sports.

7. SHOPPING.

1. The Shopping Scene.

2. Shopping from 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. Buzios.

2. Petropolis.

The Historical Cities of Minas Gerais.

INDEX.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index