Includes a tippler's tour of the best wine regions; the pick of Sydney's sights and nightlife; notes on more than 60 national parks, including Kosciuszko and the Blue Mountains; hundreds of places to stay, from campsites and hotels to country B and action cycling, bushwalking, climbing, surfing and more.
Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to all the most up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll barefoot on Ipanema beach, take in the view from Pao de Acucar, or shake it at an old-fashioned samba club - all with your trusted travel companion.
This edition features expanded coverage of northern Brazil and of the Central West. All the maps have been redrawn. As before, the guide includes information on places to stay and eat, suggested itineraries and historical and political background notes. There is also a language section.