1. Rio De Janeiro - Barra da Tijuca & Western Rio (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
This is the Barra da Tijuca & Western Rio chapter from Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro guidebook.
2. Rio De Janeiro - Copacabana & Leme (ebook Chapter)
This is the Copacabana chapter from Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro guidebook.
3. New Lonely Planet: Rio De Janeiro - Centro & Cinelandia (ebook Chapter)
Centro is Rio’s business hub with wide boulevards crisscrossed by narrow pedestrian lanes; it’s also one of Rio’s oldest areas, with baroque churches, former palaces and excellent museums.
4. Rio De Janeiro - Zona Norte (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The big draw in Rio’s northern zone is Maracanã Football Stadium, the Feira Nordestina (Northeastern Fair) and the Quinta da Boa Vista, former residence of the imperial family.
5. Rio De Janeiro - Ipanema & Leblon (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Ipanema and Leblon share the same stretch of south-facing shoreline. Rio’s beautiful people flock to these beaches, while the tree-lined streets just inland hide some of the best eating, drinking and shopping in the city.
6. New Lonely Planet: Rio De Janeiro - Gavea, Jardim Botanico & Lagoa (ebook Chapter)
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a saltwater lagoon fronted by the high-rent districts of Gávea, Jardim Botânico and Lagoa. Here you’ll find open-air dining and drinking at lakeside restaurants, as well as the verdant botanical gardens to the west.
7. New Lonely Planet: Rio De Janeiro - Botafogo & Urca (ebook Chapter)
Botafogo is a desirable neighborhood with an active bar scene and a few intriguing museums in the area’s old mansions. East of Botafogo, Urca retains a peaceful vibe, and is famed for the mountain, Pão de Açúcar, overshadowing its leafy streets.