Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro

Discover Rio de JaneiroCelebrate the return of King Momo during CarnavalDiscover the best way to reach the top of Pao de Acucar — ropes and climbing shoes providedStroll the back streets of peaceful and oft-overlooked Urca, a village within the metropolisCatch the sunset among fisherman, young couples, surfers and beach combers at Ponta do ArpadorIndulge in feijoada (pork and black bean stew), the requisite Saturday feastIn This50 days of in-city research, over 100 caipirinhas consumed, and an average of four hours of sleep per nightMore restaurant coverage any other guidebook with over 150 mouth-watering listingsA local gives the inside story on Gay Rio — where to drink, dance and celebrateContent updated daily — visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.