Rio de Janeiro guidebook

Time Out's resident team helps you get the best out of the capital of carnival, giving you the inside track on local culture plus hundreds of independent venue reviews. As well as covering visitor essentials, Time Out Rio de Janeiro shows you the best places to sunbathe, shop, samba and (if you really have to) sleep.

• Features sightseeing, shopping, events, music and nightlife
• Great section on restaurants
• Includes trips out of town, beaches and the basics
• All hotels, restaurants, bars and sights marked on colour maps
• Time Out reviews independently and does not receive payment from any establishment featured as a review in this guide
• Written by local experts