Rio de Janeiro Focus Guide (Footprint Focus) - Softcover

Robinson, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909268887 ISBN 13: 9781909268883

Publisher: Footprint, 2014

Synopsis

Rio de Janeiro needs no introduction. Even those who know nothing about Brazil will recognize the massive statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms outstretched to the city below, as belonging to the country’s hippest city. Spend the afternoon on one of Rio’s many beaches or hike in the mountains that overlook the city; this a town of sweeping vistas, of frenetic carnivals and of street bars selling ice-cold beer by the sea. Footprintfocus Rio de Janeiro is the ideal guide for this iconic city, providing detailed information on top attractions and fascinating insights into Rio’s culture and history. This guide also features extensive coverage of Rio de Janeiro the state, from bohemian fishing villages to the world’s most biodiverse forest. 

· Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
· Highlights maps so you know what not to miss.
· Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and party.
· Detailed street maps for Rio de Janeiro and other key towns in the state.
· Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out Rio de Janeiro without weighing you down.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Footprint Focus travel guides are specially designed for the needs of today’s travelers. Rio de Janeiro provides you with all the information you need and none of the stuff that you don’t.

 

·         Insightful, in-depth and up-to-date information on this fascinating city

·         Gives the lowdown on Carnival and Carioca culture

·         Extensive listings and expert advice on where to stay, where to eat and what to do

About the Author:

Alex Robinson is an award-winning writer and photographer based in London. He was runner up in the Friends of the Earth International Photography Award in 2007, won a Brazilian Press Award for the anniversary edition of Latin America's travel magazine Viagem e Turismo and a US National Magazine award as part of the Fall 2006 edition of Departures Magazine. He has worked with numerous magazines, publishers and broadcasters, including the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Departures, Budget Travel, the Financial Times, Wanderlust, Al Jazeera and the BBC.

About this edition

• Publisher: Footprint
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1909268887
• ISBN 13: 9781909268883
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144