The best and most unique Rio de Janeiro travel guide

Rio de Janeiro is rightfully named by the locals “Cidade Marvilhosa”, which translates to “The Marvelous City”. The staggering numbers of tourists that visit it every year, making it into the most visited city in South America, immediately get hooked on the breathtaking beauty and the contagious good-humored and energetic atmosphere. Rio is so much more than just beaches and it’s definitely not just a resort. It’s a city harboring some of the most delightful gems and sights the planet has to offer and its particular culture is something worth exploring. 

This guide is meant to introduce you to its wonderful ways and provide you with the necessary knowledge and information to make the most out of your trip. The postcard perfect beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana have long inspired our artists, which is what you’ll discover in the first chapter “Greetings from the Girl of Ipanema”. You most definitely heard this suave Bossa Nova song, as it is the most covered song of all times. What you probably didn’t know is that the Girl of Ipanema is a full-fleshed woman, who mesmerized our most prominent Bossa Nova musicians, Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. 

The city’s many wonders and characteristics are described in the following chapter, “The Wonders of Cidade Maravilhosa”! You probably heard of the city of Rio de Janeiro hundreds of times already, maybe from that aunt who wanted to go on a fancy trip, or maybe from your cousin who saved up until last summer to be able to visit the city at least once. We guarantee that your Rio de Janeiro experience will be unique and unforgettable.

Let this book guide you to the many places that you must see in Rio de Janeiro to make this trip a life-changing event. This book is filled with suggested places to stay, from budget to luxurious, places to visit, local cuisines to try, and places to shop. All these suggested itineraries have been experienced first-hand and are all highly recommended to tourists. Experience a whole new world when you come and visit Rio de Janeiro. 

In this total guide you will find:

• Areas covered: History lessons/Best museums/Surfing/Adventure land off road trips/Wildlife spotting/ Rio de Janeiro neighborhood/Medical Tourism/Learn Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro /Cooking and drinking/ Accommodation/Staying safe/Music/Festivities 
• General Information of each area 
• Area transportation (how to get around i.e. car, bus, taxi, train, bicycle, etc. and how much it would cost)
•  Sightseeing (best sights to see, off the beaten path) 
• Best shopping (where are the major shopping districts and what they are known for)
• Bargain alternatives (where the locals shop to avoid the high tourist crowds) 
• Things to do (recreation outdoor, indoor, events and festivals) 
• Local food specialties 
• Farmer's and fish (meat) markets (Locations, dates, and times of various markets)
• Language, political, and etiquette considerations (What the average tourist should know and how to get along with the locals. Type of currency used and types of places that exchange currency) 
• Seasonal considerations (Typical high and low temperatures, if there is a rainy season, if it snows, floods or is known for "heavy weather") 
• Comfort services (Massage, hair and nail salons, spas, etc.) 
• Essential services (Embassy locations, medical facilities, law enforcement, etc.)
• Area specific discounts and coupons 

So, download now this total guide and start traveling as you listen!