Frommer's portable rio de janeiro, (3rd ed )

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List of Maps. Planning Your Trip to Rio de Janeiro. 1 Visitor Information. 2 Entry Requirements & Customs. 3 Money. 4 When to Go. Brazil Calendar of Events. 5 Health & Safety. 6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs. 7 Getting There. Getting to Know Rio de Janeiro. 1 Rio de Janeiro Essentials. 2 Getting Around. Fast Facts: Rio de Janeiro. Where to Stay. 1 São Conrado/Barra da Tijuca. 2 Ipanema/Leblon. 3 Copacabana. 4 Flamengo/Catete/Glória. Where to Dine. Dont Shy Away from Street Food. 1 Centro. 2 Santa Teresa. 3 Flamengo, Glória, Catete & Urca. 4 Botafogo. 5 Copacabana & Leme. 6 Ipanema. 7 Leblon. Rios Avenida Gourmet. 8 Jardim Botanico. Exploring Rio de Janeiro. 1 Suggested Rio de Janeiro Itineraries. 2 The Top Attractions. 3 Other Museums & Cultural Centers. 4 Architectural Highlights. 5 Neighborhoods to Explore. 6 Beaches, Parks & Plazas. Where to Go for SpectacularViews. 7 Especially for Kids. 8 Organized Tours. 9 Outdoor Activities. 10 The Only Spectator Sport in Rio. Shopping in Rio. 1 The Shopping Scene. 2 Shopping A to Z. Rio After Dark. Words to Help You Through the Night. 1 The Performing Arts. 2 Music & Dance Clubs. Nightlife Zones: Lapa. 3 Bars & Pubs. 4 Gay & Lesbian Nightlife. Reveillon: New Years Eve in Rio . Side Trips from Rio de Janeiro. 1 Búzios. 2 Petrópolis. 3 Paraty. Index. General Index. Accommodations Index. Restaurant Index. List of Maps. Rio de Janeiro at a Glance. Where to Stay & Dine in  São Conrado, Leblon,  Ipanema, Copacabana & Leme. Where to Stay & Dine in  Flamengo, Glória, Catete,  Urca, Botafogo & Santa  Teresa. Where to Dine in Rio Centro. What to See & Do in Rio Centro. The Samba Parade Grounds. Side Trips from Rio de Janeiro.