DK Eyewitness Travel - Top 10 Rio de Janeiro 2008

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL TOP 10 RIO DE JANEIRO ( 58 $) 5$ 1& 5-/ ,6&2 $5 (7+ & /+ #OPACABANA &RSDFDEDQD %HDFK , /+26 ,$ % 8& 1$ $4 , 9$ ,=$% & $67 /3 20 $( / $ ,0$ ,2'( (6 $,1+ 5(,5 6$/ + * & ,5 0$1 )(5 3RVWR 55 $8 $ $9  (6 1( 8/ 58 20 $5 $ % $ $ *(1(5 $/ 26 , 52 628 8$ 58 $'( 0(/2 6 $9( , '$ 2'$7255 $,17 58$  58$6 SSP
EP P 1B W P $ ( 1, '$ Pull-out map and guide 10 10 10 10 10 )RUWHGH &RSDFDEDQD 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 Fabulous city beaches Carnival parades and parties Great places to shop Fascinating tours & excursions Unmissable museums & galleries Fun activities for children Best restaurants in each area Liveliest bars & nightclubs Sports & activities to enjoy Insider tips for every visitor YOUR GUIDE TO THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING TOP 10 RIO DE JANEIRO ALEX ROBINSON EYEWITNESS TRAVEL Contents Left Praia de Copacabana Right The statue of Cristo Redentor Contents Rio de Janeiros Top 10 Rio de Janeiros Highlights Design, Editorial, and Picture Research, by Quadrum Solutions, Krishnamai, 33B, Sir Pochkanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai, India Reproduced by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd First American Edition, 2008 08 09 10 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright 2008 â Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, A Penguin Company All rights reserved under International and PanAmerican Copyright Conventions No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the copyright owner Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited A CIP catalogue record is available from the British Library ISBN: 978 7566 3650 Within each Top 10 list in this book, no hierarchy of quality or popularity is implied All 10 are, in the editors opinion, of roughly equal merit Corcovado Parque Nacional da Tijuca 10 Sugar Loaf Mountain 12 Mosteiro de Sóo Bento 14 Museu Nacional de Belas Artes 16 Jardim Botõnico 18 Museu Histúrico Nacional 20 Praỗa XV 22 Praia de Copacabana 24 Ipanema and Leblon Beachlife 26 Moments in History 30 Festivals and Shows 32 Museums and Art Galleries 34 Beaches 36 Musical Styles 38 Carnaval Parades and Balls 40 The information in this DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide is checked regularly Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date as possible at the time of going to press Some details, however, such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are liable to change The publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this book will be a suitable source of travel information We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL Cover: All photographs specially commissioned except: Arcblue Peter Durant inside ap bcr; Corbis Jeremy Horner inside ap br; Robert Harding Picture Library B/C cl; Londons Transport Museum F/C center above; The Photographers Library F/C main picture Soccer 42 Streetsmart Restaurants 44 Planning Your Visit Bars and Nightclubs 46 Getting There and Around 103 Activities for Children 48 Sports and Outdoor Activities 50 Tours and Excursions 52 Shopping 54 Around Town Centro 58 The Guanabara Bay Beach Neighborhoods 66 102 General Information 104 Banking and Communications 105 Gay and Lesbian Rio 106 Budget Tips 107 Health and Security 108 Things to Avoid 109 Dining Tips 110 Accommodation Tips 111 Places to Stay 112 General Index 118 Lagoa, Gỏvea, and Jardim Botõnico 72 Santa Teresa and Lapa 80 Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon 86 Phrase Book 126 Rio de Janeiro State 94 Street Index 128 Contents Left Estỏdio Maracanó Center Portrait of Emperor Dom Pedro I Right A samba show Left A cable car making its way up the Sugar Loaf Right Ceiling of Nossa Senhora de Lapa Key to abbreviations: Adm admission charge Av Avenida Btwn between Dis access disabled access s/n sem nỳmero (no number in street address) RIO DE JANEIROS TOP 10 Corcovado 89 Parque Nacional da Tijuca 1011 Sugar Loaf Mountain 1213 Mosteiro de Sóo Bento 1415 Museu Nacional de Belas Artes 1617 Jardim Botõnico 1819 Museu Histúrico Nacional 2021 Praỗa XV 2223 Praia de Copacabana 2425 Ipanema and Leblon Beachlife 2627 Top Ten of Everything 3055 RIO DE JANEIROS TOP 10 Rio de Janeiros Highlights 67 Rio de Janeiros Highlights Rio de Janeiros Highlights Rio is so beautiful that the locals, known as Cariocas, claim that after God spent six days making the world, he rested on Sunday in Rio Not that they ever call their city Rio they simply refer to it as a cidade maravilhosa or the wonderful city. And despite its social problems, the city, like its people, is warm, captivating, musical, and devoted to enjoying itself Rio is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character, and a different unforgettable view of Corcovado, the mountain that is crowned by a magnicent statue of Christ, who watches over Rio with his arms spread out in perpetual welcome Parque Nacional da Tijuca ! Corcovado The Christ statue @ atop this mountain was voted one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 2007 Sunset views from here are wonderful (see pp89) One of the worlds largest tracts of urban rain forest, this park has abundant wildlife, waterfalls, and diverse biomes (see pp1011) Sugar Loaf Mountain Ê This boulder-shaped mountain at the southern end of Botafogo beach boasts magnicent views The summit is best reached by cable car (see pp1213) Mosteiro de Sóo Bento $ This Baroque church and
%P BS UB $ ,7 , & ,2 58$9,6&2 $9( 1, '$ 1SBJB
EP -FCMPO ZBSET &, P SS P
E P T $BCS JUP T 3(6 62$ Previous pages Cristo Redentor overlooking Rio city P SS P
E P $B OUBHBMP ,SDQHPD 1'('(3, 9,(,5$62 $ - 872 1SBJB
EP *QBOFNB   +8 (66 3 (  3, $9 $9(1 ,'$( 57 , $1 0$ ( 16 $9 * (, $ (/) ,0 02 $ '  /DJRD (, 25 (' $9( , '$% % ,0 5'   $/%848( ( ' '( , 6& 9 $9 /HEORQ $9$ )51 ,2'( 0(/2 )5$1 &2 Nacional de % Museu Belas Artes (0 & 21 NFUFST '(
E B
SS P F P V EB E 4B -BHPB
3P E S J H P
E F
'S F J U B T 548( 58 $ -$ +ỉRVFJ $MVCF #SBTJMFJSP '  , 2$ $ 0$ B JKVD *( $ $ + $ &  /( ,& 58
$ B S R V F


/ B D J P O B M


E B


5 1BSRVF -BHF The countrys rst art gallery displays Brazilian works from colonial times to the late 20th century, as well as works by international masters like Debret and Rodin (see pp1617) OB 58 58 Benedictine abbey was founded in 1590, although most of its beautiful gilt interior dates from the 17th century (see pp1415) P SS P  (6 20 ,52 * ( 5 $51 & ( &+ ,76 $5 & 8% $9    ' ( 5  1&2 %5$ ,  $  6DẳGH &HQWUR 2& $ $9 $ 6DQWD 7HUHVD + (,52 $ ,6 6$1 0 $& (  $ 5 8$  , =%$5 ' $  $& 5(7 + $ '2 /(0(17( 62& 6 , ' $6 $9 (1 ( ' 0 + ( ,' $ 3 $6 $ 6$ 17 $ &/ $5 ,& $ $ 17 P 7( 8UFD SS P
E B
6SDB E P
85 1SBJB 7FSNFMIB EF 72
4 P
P SS P
E B
# B C J +P P $ / ( $7 ( %$5  5 5 (% (,5 ( $9 1, &RSDFDEDQD / , 1SBJB
EB 6SDB 1SBJB
EF $PQBDBCBOB '$  MO JB /HPH  $ 58  $7 (1 1SBJB
EP #PUBGPHP &(6 ,1 / $9 3 ,6 $ % ( PS
SP $ 58 $9( 1,'$ $9  $ , /9 '     ,' '8 %RWDIRJR  (  , (  & $7 ( )ODPHQJR  DBS / 6 ẻị '$ (,5$   , ) 8$ /DUDQMHLUDV  the focal point of Rio in colonial times and has one of the citys largest concentrations of pre20th-century buildings (see pp223) &DWHWH 1$5 $ 3 , 5 58 $ '
E *OULD USB 58$   '(  $54 $%5 $1 ( (6 SS P $JO $ P WB
XV * Praỗa This square was ( 48 15 /DSD $ $  , $ & + ( /2 P B
/ 62 '$ 58  % $ , + ,/ ( ' &  ( 3 , ' $  $9 (  ' (  $ 9(1 & $5, $9  $  ( 9( $9 ( ' $   17 $  $9*(1(5$/ -8672 $BNQP
EF 4BOUBOB 3( $1 $9 ( 20 This museum explores Brazilian history from prehistoric times, with replica rock paintings from the Serra da Capivara, through to the early days of the republic (see pp2021) ,OKDGDV &REUDV /$ ,$ /2 $ / ) $6 ( & + ( 9 $ * 0$5 $  ( , ' ( , ' $ 3 3 $  gardens were founded in 1808 by Prince Regent Joóo, and preserve nearly 8,000 species of plants The orchids are particulary noteworthy (see pp1819) 35 $, $ '2  ) / $ 0(1 '2 0    + (   5,48 *2 ( ( =8( 1) (1( Histúrico & Museu Nacional Rio de Janeiros Highlights $ 9 Botõnico ^ Jardim Rios botanical $ 7/ 7,&$ 1SBJB
EF -FNF F
" Praia de Copacabana ( One of the worlds most famous urban beaches (above) stretches for 1.5 miles (4 km) from the Morro Leme, at the northern end, to Arpoador in the south This tourist hub is renowned for its New Year celebrations (see pp245) Ipanema and Leblon Beachlife ) The Atlantic Ocean laps against the shores of Rios most desirable beaches, just south of Copacabana The beaches front fashionable neighborhoods, which are a magnet for tourists (see pp267) Price Categories For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ under US$50 US$50US$85 US$85US$150 US$150US$200 over US$200 Boutique Hotels Suite ! La Rios nest boutique hotel overlooks the exclusive Joatinga beach Each of its seven rooms is painted a different color and has a lush marble bathroom to match The overall theme is a blend of modern and classical styles d Map B6 Rua Jackson de Figueiredo 501, Joatinga (021) 2484 1962 www lasuite.com.br $$$$$ Maison @ La This sister boutique to La Suite is more understated and is a cab ride from the beach It boasts fantastic views out to Corcovado There are ve rooms in assorted colors from hot pink to cool chinoiserie d Map D6 Rua Sộrgio Porto 58, Gỏvea (021) 3205 3585 www lamaisonrio.com $$$$$ All Suites Ê Marina This plush hotel, which has hosted countless celebrity guests, features eight signature suites created by leading designers It also offers 30 additional suites with lounges and home theaters, and has a superb bar and restaurant d Map L6 Av Delm Moreira 696, Leblon (021) 2172 1100 www.marina allsuites com.br $$$$ Ruisa $ Mama A charming, understated boutique hotel in a converted 18th-century mansion house in Santa Teresa Each room is named after a different French cultural icon d Map V6 Rua Santa Cristina 132, Santa Teresa (021) 2242 1281 www mamaruisa.com $$$$ Design % Portinari Copacabanas only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower The decor is minimalist, the furnishings are functional, and the service attentive d Map Q5 Rua Francisco Sỏ 17, Posto 6, Copacabana (021) 3222 8800 www hotelportinari.com.br $$$$ 32 ^ Boticỏrio This mansion house has been lovingly restored and furnished The atmosphere is intimate and the service attentive There are only two suites, both of which overlook a little garden d Map Q3 Largo Boticỏrio 32, Cosme Velho (021) 2265 0943 www boticario32.com.br $$$$ de Santa & Solar Decorated with handpainted murals, Solar de Santa has ve spacious bedrooms, each with a private balcony and a view out over a lush garden to the city center The huge windows keep the house bright and airy d Map V6 Ladeira Mereilles 32, Santa Teresa (021) 2221 2117 www solardesanta.com.br $$ * Arpoador Inn Charmingly located right on the sand, this little tower block offers functional and basic rooms and facilities The dining room opens onto the esplanade, allowing sunight in during the mornings d Map P6 Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Ipanema (021) 2274 6995 www.arpoadorinn com.br $$ Streetsmart A Mama Ruisa suite ( Casa urea This very informal, family-run budget boutique hostel sits in its own little garden patio on a Santa Teresa backstreet Each room is a different shape, size, and color, and is decorated with art and trinkets The crowd is young and the staff speaks a variety of languages including English d Map V6 Rua urea 80, Santa Teresa (021) 2242 5830 www casaaurea.com.br $ Mango ) Casa Mango Santa Teresas most arty boutique hotel lies next to the convent that gave the neighborhood its name The public areas and 11 rooms are decorated with works by local artists The rooms offer wonderful views over the tropical gardens to the city center d Map V6 Rua Joaquim Murtinho 587, Santa Teresa (021) 2508 6440 www.casa mangomango.com $$ Recommend your favorite hotel on traveldk.com 113 Streetsmart Left Marina Palace suite Center Exterior of Sol Ipanema Right Mar Ipanema reception Mid-Priced Hotels Palace ! Marina One of the better tower hotels, the Marina Palace is within walking distance of Leblons restaurants and has spacious rooms The upper oors have great ocean views d Map L6 Av Delm Moreira 630, Leblon (021) 2294 1794 www.marinapalacehotel com $$$$ Ipanema @ Sol This beachside fourstar hotel is the Ipanema representative of the Best Western chain Rooms are a little small with standard hotel furnishings The higher oors are quieter d Map M6 Av Viera Souto 320, Ipanema (021) 2525 2020 www.solipanema.com.br $$$ Mar Ê Copacabana This beachfront tower has comfortable rooms with minimalist, neutral decor and king-size beds The hotels business facilities are modern and include access to wireless Internet in all rooms d Map R3 Rua Min Viveiros de Castro 155, Copacabana (021) 2542 5141 www.copacabana mar.com.br $$$ $ Debret Named for the French artist who painted some of the rst landscapes of Rio, this modest, beachfront hotel has bright, airy rooms Some suites have living 114 areas with sofas, armchairs, and sturdy hardwood dining tables d Map Q4 Av Atlõntica 3564, Copacabana (021) 2522 0132 www.debret com $$ Inn % Ipanema There are good beach views from the upper oors of this tower, which is tucked behind the Caesar Park hotel in Ipanema The hotel has plain but well-maintained rooms, and is close to the beach and shopping streets d Map N6 Rua Maria Quiteria 27, Ipanema (021) 2523 3092 www ipanemainn.com.br $$ Ipanema ^ Mar This tower lies in the heart of Ipanema, near the beach and shopping areas The simply decorated rooms have wooden oors and black and white prints of Rio Use of beach chairs and towels is free d Map M5 Rua Visconde de Pirajỏ 539, Ipanema (021) 3875 9190 www.maripanema com $$ Marco & San This two-star hotel is another simple but welllocated tower hotel Rooms are generally plain and minimally decorated but they vary so it is worth looking at a few before choosing d Map M5 Rua Visconde de Pirajỏ 524, Ipanema (021) 2540 5032 www sanmarcohotel.net $$ Vermont * Hotel The better rooms in this hotel are on the higher oors and have decent views, while the less desirable rooms on the lower oors overlook a concrete wall This is one of the cheaper midpriced options in the city and is very popular with the gay community d Map N5 Rua Visconde de Pirajỏ 254, Ipanema (021) 2522 0057 www hotelvermont.com.br $$ Othon ( Savoy Travel The Savoy, which is part of the prosperous Brazilian Othon chain, has recently been refurbished But the rates are still lower than many similar hotels in the area Rooms on the upper oors boast fantastic views out over Copacabana d Map Q4 Av Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 995 (021) 2522 0282 www othonhotels.com $$ ) Grandarrell Ouro Verde This is one of the best value mid-price hotels in Copacabana Most of the rooms are newly refurbished and have ocean views and there are a reasonable range of services for business travelers including wireless Internet access d Map R3 Av Atlõntica 1456, Copacabana (021) 2543 4123 www grandarrell.com.br $$ Price Categories For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ under US$50 US$50US$85 US$85US$150 US$150US$200 over US$200 Apartments and Houses e Cafộ ! Cama This homestay $ Mercure Apartments company has over 50 Santa Teresa houses on their books, offering anything from simple rooms in student houses to suites in Rios most luxurious mansions Guests can have as much privacy or integration with their host as they choose d Map U6 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 5, Santa Teresa (021) 2224 5689 www.camaecafe com $$ In a tower block between Copacabana and Ipanema, these apartments are a 5-minute walk away from both beaches It has a pool, sauna, and 55 wellappointed units that each come with separate living areas d Map P6 Av Rainha Elizabeth 440, Ipanema (021) 3222 9100 www.accorhotels.com.br $$$ @ Transamerica Flat Barra % Copacabana One Flat These are spacious apartments, only a short walk from the beach, with Internet access, swimming pools, and room service Close to Barras shopping malls and nightlife, the apartments also feature views of the beach and Pedra da Gỏvea from the upper oors d Map B6 Avenida Gastóo Senges 395, Barra da Tijuca (021) 2123 7000 www.trans americaats.com.br $$$ These simple, small apartments come with a concierge service and sit six blocks from Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, near to Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas d Map P4 Rua Pompeu Loureiro 99, Copacabana (021) 2256 4129 $ Ê Parthenon Arpoador The apartments in this tall tower overlook Ipanema beach The facilities and service here are similar to a hotel there is room service, a business center, Internet access, parking, a tness center, pool, and a sauna d Map P6 Rua Francisco Otaviano 61, Ipanema (021) 3222 9600 $$$ Queen Elizabeth ^ Copacabana Holiday These rental apartments are found in Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, and many of them are located along the beachfront Some are very good value d Map R3 Rua Barata Ribeiro 90A, Copacabana (021) 2542 1525 www copacabanaholiday.com.br $$ Rio & Fantastic These studios and apartments, with up to ve bedrooms as well as one- or two-oor pent- houses, can be found throughout the city It is one of the most established rental companies in Rio d (021) 3507 7491 fantasticrio.vilabol.uol com.br/aparthotels.html $$$$$$$ Streetsmart The interior of a house on offer through Cama e Cafộ Brazilian * The Beach House Company This British-run company offers luxurious beach and town houses throughout Rio de Janeiro, as well as some beautiful properties in Bỳzios and the rest of Brazil d Rua Fidalga 711, Sóo Paulo (Headquarters) (011) 3812 5703 www.brazilian beachhouse.com $$$$ ( Angatu This company provides luxury private homes as well as private islands with cabins and yachts in the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande area The service is excellent with full transfers available d www.angatu.com $$$$ Apartments ) Rio A range of comfortable apartments in Ipanema and Leblon, many of which have exclusive swimming pools, saunas, gym facilities, and room service d Map N5 Rua Farme Amoedo 76, Suite 301 & 302, Ipanema (021) 2247 8388 www.rioapartments.se $$$ Recommend your favorite hotel on traveldk.com 115 Streetsmart Left Rio Hostel Santa Teresa Center Lemon Spirit Hostel Right Ipanema Beach House Budget Hotels and Hostels ! Atlantis Copacabana Copacabana $ SESC This cultural center, Although the airconditioned rooms are simple, the location of this hotel could not be better it is set in a quiet, safe area just a 2-minute walk from Copacabana and Ipanema beaches Breakfasts are generous and there is a small rooftop pool d Map Q5 Av Bulhừes de Carvalho 61, Copacabana (021) 2521 1142 www atlantishotel.com.br $$ built in a style made famous by the Brazilian architect Niemeyer (see p68), features a theater, cinema, and hotel The atmosphere is quiet and the rooms are modern and well maintained d Map Q4 Rua Domingues Ferreira 160, Copacabana (021) 2548 1088 www.sescrj com.br $ @ Stone of a Beach Hostel One of Rios top hostels for young backpackers sits near Copacabana Palace in one of the few old mansions in the Copacabana neighborhood The adjoining Bar Clandestino shows cult and surf lms when the dance oor is not pumping d Map R3 Rua Barata Ribeiro 111, Copacabana (021) 3209 0348 www.stone ofabeach.com $ Beach Ê Ipanema House This is one of Rios more upmarket hostels Rooms and dorms are gathered around a pool and garden bar area The location, right in the heart of Ipanema, is enviable and the beach is only a short walk away d Map M5 Rua Baróo da Torre 485, Ipanema (021) 3202 2693 www ipanemabeach house.com $ 116 Easy % Carioca Hostel Situated in Urca, one of Rios safest neighborhoods, this hostel sits on a quiet backstreet near the waterfront There are a handful of restaurants nearby and bikes are available to rent d Map J4 Rua Marechal Cantuaria 168, Urca (021) 2295 7805 www cariocahostel.com.br $ Lagarto ^ Che Hostel This Argentinian, alligatorthemed hostel chain is a popular party venue Unlike most hostels, Che Lagarto does not offer a shuttle service There is another branch in Copacabana d Map Q3 Rua Anita Garibaldi 87, Ipanema (021) 2256 2776 www.chelagarto.com $ Hostel & Rio Santa Teresa This hostel is built on the side of one of Santa Teresas steep hills It has its own pool and many of the rooms offer wonderful views of the city d Map V5 Rua Joaquim Murtinho, Santa Teresa (021) 3852 0827 www.riohostel.com $ Rio Hostel * Sun The best small hostel in Botafogo, Sun Rio is situated in a converted town house close to Botafogos restaurants and shops Rooms are scrupulously clean and newly refurbished d Map H4 Praia de Botafogo 462, Casa 5, Botafogo (021) 2226 0461 www sunriohostel.com.br $ Spirit ( Lemon Hostel This small hostel, which has a tiny back patio and a little bar, is one of the very few cheap options in Leblon It lies in a converted town house Some rooms are small, so be sure to see several before checking in d Map L5 Rua Cupertino Duróo 56, Leblon (021) 2294 1853 www lemonspirit.com $ ) Casa This French-owned hostel on a side street has a number of poorly ventilated rooms, so make a point of checking out a few before you settle in The hostel is quiet and does not attract the regular party crowd d Map M5 Rua Barao da Torre 175, Casa 6, Ipanema (021) 2247 1384 www casa6ipanema.co $ Price Categories For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ under US$50 US$50US$85 US$85US$150 US$150US$200 over US$200 Hotels in Rio State Brancas ! Casas Bỳzioss plushest Lobo $ Sớtio Accessible only by hotel comprises a series of mock-Moorish villas on the side of a hill overlooking the Atlantic and the Ilha Branca The town center and the best of the restaurants and shops are a 5-minute walk away and beach buggies are available for hire The hotel has an excellent spa and an atmospheric restaurant d Map C2 Alto Humaitỏ 8, Bỳzios (022) 2623 1458 www casasbrancas.com.br $$$ boat, this converted luxury home sits behind the rain forest-covered slopes of Ilha Grande Many rooms are tiny but the master suite is the best accommodation on the island d Map A2 Enseada das Estrelas, Ilha Grande (024) 2227 4138 www.sitiodolobo.com.br $$$$$ @ Abracadabra This establishment offers the same enviable views out over the Atlantic as its sister hotel, Casas Brancas, but the rooms are smaller and plainer, and the rates are cheaper d Map C2 Alto Humaita 13, Bỳzios (022) 2623 1217 www.abracadabra pousada.com.br $$ Brigittas Ê This arty little pousada and restaurant in the town center takes its name from Brigitte Bardot, whose visit here in the 1960s put Bỳzios, then a mere shing village, on the map There are only four tiny rooms, individually decorated and located right on the waterfront d Map C2 Rua das Pedras 131, Bỳzios (022) 2623 6157 www.buzios online.com.br/brigitta $ Donati % Hotel Itatiaias best hotel is set in the midst of the rain forest Trails lead from the cabins into the national park and with enough notice, the hotel can organize guides d Map A2 Estrada Parque Nacional Km 9.5, Parque Nacional Itatiaia (024) 3352 1110 www hoteldonati.com.br $$$ Chalộs ^ Hotel Terra Nova With charming cabanas on the edge of the rain forest, this hotel features a pool in a peacock- and hummingbird-lled tropical garden The hotel also organizes light adventure activities d Map A2 Estrada Parque Nacional Km 4.5, Parque Nacional Itatiaia (024) 3352 1458 www chalesterranova.com.br $$ Impộrio & Solar The most luxurious hotel in Petrúpolis is housed on the citys grandest avenue, within walking distance of the principal sights The hotel facilities include an excellent restaurant d Map B2 Av Koeler 376, Petrúpolis (024) 2103 3000 www.solar doimperio.com.br $$$$ Streetsmart Beautiful views from Abracadabras swimming pool * Pousada Sandi The most comfortable and well-appointed of all the pousadas in Paratys colonial center has an atrium swimming pool, a good restaurant, and a bar d Map A2 Largo Rosỏrio 1, Paraty (024) 3371 2100 www.pousada dosandi.com.br $$ Coxixo ( Hotel This hotel is a shrine dedicated to its moviestar owner 80-year-old actress Maria Della Costa The two suites on the upper oor are among the best rooms in town d Map A2 Rua Comộrcio 362, Paraty (024) 3371 1460 www hotelcoxixo.com.br $ ) Bromelias Pousada and Spa Featuring newly refurbished luxury cabanas set in the heart of the Mata Atlõntica rain forest, this hotel spa offers a range of treatments from reiki to aromatherapy massage The hotel has a pool, tennis courts, and a decent restaurant d Map A2 Rodovia RioSantos (BR101) Km 558, Graỳna, Paraty (021) 3371 2791 www.pousada bromelias.com.br $$ A pousada is a guesthouse, often housed in an historic building 117 Index General Index 00 (Zero Zero) 47 Armazộm 16,184 66 Bistro 77 Arpoador beach 37, 51 Flamengo 37 Arpoadar Inn 113 Grumari 36, 51 Atlantis Copacabana 116 Ipanema 7, 267, 36, ATMs 105 53, 87 A Abracadabra 117 Academia da Cachaỗa 46 accommodations Itaipu 51 Bacalhau Rei 77 111, 115 Baile Copa 40 boutique hotels 111, 113 baile funk 39 budget hotels 116 Baile Vermelho e Preto Flamengo 41 hostels 107, 111, 116 Baixo Gỏvea 73 hotels in Rio State 117 Baixo Bebờ 27, 48 luxury hotels 112 Banda de Carmen Miranda mid-priced hotels 114 41 Leblon 7, 267, 36, 51, 87 Fora 68 Vermelha 68 Prainha 51 Recreio dos Bandeirantes 37, 51 Sóo Conrado 36, 51 beach exercise 27 beach massage 27 reservations 107, 111 Banda de Ipanema 40, 106 beach safety 108, 109 tips 111 banks 105 beach soccer 25, 43 Adega Pimenta 85 Bar Brasil 62 beach vendors 25 Adega Timóo 62 Bar Arnaỳdo 85 beach volleyball 27, 50 Aeroporto Internacional Bar Mineiro 85 beachwear 26 Antụnio Carlos Jobim Bar Vinớcius 88 Beco das Sardinhas 62 103 Bar Júia 76 Belmonte IV 76 Bar Lagoa 76 Ben, Jorge 33 Bar Luớz 47, 62 Biggs, Ronnie 82 airports 103 Bardot 47 bird-watching 18, 98 Albamar 63 Baronetti 46 Bistro Paỗo 63 Alberto, Carlos 43 Barra da Guaratiba 51 Bistrụ Itỏlia 77 Alcaparra 71 Barra da Tijuca 36 Bistrụ ZaZỏ Tropical 91 Alda Maria 85 Barracuda 71 Bloco Cacique de Ramos Alessandro e Frederico 91 bars and nightclubs 467 Aeroporto Santos Dumont 53, 103 40 Al-Kuwait 63 Lagoa, Gỏvea, and Bloco de Segunda 40 Amarelinho 62 Jardim Botỏnico 76 Bloco Santa Teresa 40 Andrea Saletto 90 Santa Teresa and Lapa boat tours 53 Angatu 115 84 bossa nova 33, 38, 88 Anima Mundi Festival Internacional de Cinema de Animaỗóo 33 Bartolomeu 99 Botafogo beach 37 beaches botecos 60 see also bars Arpoador 37, 51 and nightclubs Antụnio Bernardo 55 Barra da Guaratiba 51 Boticỏrio 32, 113 apartment rentals 107, 111, Barra da Tijuca 36 boutique hotels 111, 115 118 Itacoatiara 51 B apartment rentals 107, homestays 111 beaches (cont.) Botafogo 37 113 Aprazớvel 85 Charitas 36 Le Boy Carnaval Ball 106 Arabe da Gỏvea 77 Copacabana 7, 245, Braseiro da Gỏvea 77 Arcos da Lapa 82 36, 87 Brasserie Europa 63 The Brazilian Beach House Company 115 Casa Turuna 55 churches (cont.) Casas Brancas 117 Mosteiro de Sóo Bento 6, Brigittas 117 Cascatinha Taunay 10 Bromelias Pousada and Castelinho Flamengo 70 Nossa Senhora da Lapa Catedral Metropolitana de 61 Buarque, Chico 33 Sóo Sebastióo 60 churrascarias 110 budget hotels 116 Catimbaỳ 97, 99 Cidade Negra 33 Burle Marx, Roberto 70, 73 Celeiro 91 Cigalon 99 buses 103 cell phones 105 Cipriani 91 Bỳzios 95 Centro 5863 Circo Voador 834 C botecos and cafộs 62 climate 102 restaurants 63 Clube dos Democrỏticos cable car 12 Chỏcara Cộu 81 Cabo Frio 51, 97, 98 Chafariz da Glúria 70 Colonial 71 Caesar Park 112 Chafariz Mestre Confeitaria Colombo 612 Cafộ Botõnico 19 Valentim 23 834 consulates 102, 108 Cafộ Teatro 63 Champions Parade 40 Cafộ Lamas 71 Le Champs Elysees 63 Cais Oriente 63 Charitas beach 36 Copacabana Mar 114 Cama e Cafộ 115 Che Lagarto Hostel 116 Copacabana Palace 24, 40, Candelỏria Church 60 children Canecóo 70 accommodation 111 car rental 103 activities 489 Carờme Bistrụ 71 play areas 27 Carioca da Gema 46, 83, 84 choro 38 Carlos Tufvesson 90 Christ the Redeemer Carlos, Roberto 33 Carlota 44 Carmen Miranda 41 see Convento de Santa Teresa 82 87, 112 Copacabana see Praia de Copacabana Copacabana, Ipanema, travel 104 Carioca Easy Hostel 116 see Cristo Redentor churches and Leblon 8691 places to eat 91 shopping 90 Corcovado 6, 89, 53, 75 credit cards 105 Candelỏria Church 60 crime 108 also Museu Carmen Catedral Metropolitana Cristo Redentor 89, Miranda de Sóo Sebastióo 60 Carnaval 32, 35, 4041 1011, 67, 75 Igreja Nossa Senhora da cruises 53, 98 Caroline Cafộ 76 Glúria Outeiro 67 Cunhambebe 31 Casa 116 Igreja de Nossa Senhora currency 105 Casa Aurea 113 Monte Carmo 23, customs and duty 102 Casa da Feijoada 91 59 cycling 26 Casa da Móe Joana 83, 84 Igreja da Ordem Terceira Casa da Suiỗa 71 de Nossa Senhora D Casa de Arte e Cultura Monte Carmo 23, Da Fonseca, Marechal Julieta de Serpa 70 Casa de Cultura Laura 59 Deodoro, 31 Igreja Santa Cruz dos Da Graỗa 76 Militares 22 Da Silva, Leụnidas 43 Casa de Rui Barbosa 69 Igreja Santo Antụnio 60 da Vila, Martinho 33 Casa Mango Mango 113 Mayrink Chapel 11 Dama da Noite 84 Alvim 88 Index Spa 98, 117 1415, 59 119 Index Debret 114 shing 97 homestays 111 de Sỏ, Mem 31 Flamengo beach 37 Horto Florestal 74 de Sỏ, Sandra 33 Floresta da Tijuca 9, 53 hostels 107, 111, 116 Dia ndio 32 footvolley 27, 43 hotel booking 107, 111 Didi 43 Fora beach 68 Hotel Chalộs Terra Nova 117 disabled travelers 104 Forneria 91 Hotel Coxixo 117 diving 51, 98 Fortaleza de Sóo Joóo 70 Hotel Donati 117 Amaral, Tarsila 17 Forte de Copacabana 25 Hotel Glúria 112 Dom Pedro I, Emperor 20, Forte Duque de Caxias 25 Hotel Vermont 114 hotels see accommodations 30, 31 Dom Pedro II, Emperor 11, 20, 21, 30, 31, 67, 95 G gaeira 38 driving 103, 109 Gala Gay 41, 106 I driving tours 53, 98 Garcia and Rodrigues 54 Igreja Nossa Senhora da Glúria Outeiro 67 Garcia dvila, Ipanema 87, 89 E Monte Carmo 23, electricity 104 Garota da Gỏvea 76 embassies 102, 108 Garrincha 43 emergency 108 Gỏvea see Lagoa, Gỏvea, Igreja da Ordem Terceira and Jardim Botõnico de Nossa Senhora Espaỗo Cultural da Marinha 48 59 Monte Carmo 23, 59 Gay Pride Parade 106 Igreja Santa Cruz dos Espớrito Santa 45, 83, 84 gay travelers 106 Esplanada Grill 45 Gero 45 Estaỗóo das Barca 23 Gộrson 43 Igreja Santo Antụnio 60 Estỏdio Maracanó 12, Getỳlio 55 Ilha Fiscal 35 Gilson Martins 90 Ilha Grande 53, 97 Le Gite DIndaiatiba 99 Instituto Moreira Salles 73 F golf 51 Inter Continental, Sóo Fasano 45, 112 Goyabeira 85 favelas 52, 74 Grandarrell Ouro Verde 114 inter-city buses 103 Feira de Sóo Cristúvóo 54 Grumari beach 36, 51 Internet cafộs 105 Feira Rio Antigo 83 The Guanabara Bay Beach Ipanema 7, 267, 36, 53, 35, 42, 52 Feira Hippie Market 54, 90 Neighborhoods 6671 Fellini 91 boat tours 53 ferries 97, 103 places to eat 71 Festa de Nossa Senhora Guimas 77 da Penha 32 Militares 22 Conrado 112 87 see also Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon Ipanema Beach House 116 Ipanema Inn 114 Ipanema Plaza 112 Festa de Sóo Sebastióo 32 H Itacoatiara beach 51 Festa Literỏria hang gliding 11, 50 Itaipu beach 51 Internacional de Paraty health 102, 108 (FLIP) 33, 97 helicopter tours 9, 12, 49, Festas Juninas 33 festivals and shows 323 see also Carnaval Festival Internacional de Cinema de Rio 33 120 Igreja de Nossa Senhora 53 hiking 50, 52 J Jairzinho 43 Jardim Botõnico 7, 1819, Hipúdromo 76 48, 73, 75 see also history of Rio de Janeiro Lagoa, Gỏvea, and 3031 Jardim Botõnico Jardim Zoolúgico 48 Joõo VI, King 7, 18, 20, 223, 3031 Jobim, Antụnio Carlos 27, Maracanó Stadium see Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM) 35 Estỏdio Maracanó Margutta Citta 63 Museu de Folclore Edison Carneiro 68 Maria Bonita 90 Museu Carnaval 35 Jorge, Seu 33 Marina da Glúria 70 Museu ndio 68 Jota Bar 76 Marina Palace 114 Museu H Stern 89 JW Marriott 112 Mata Atlõntica 95, 96, 98 Museu Histúrico Nacional 7, 2021, 34, 59 Mayrink Chapel 11 K Melt 47 King Joõo VI see Joõo VI, King kite surng 50 Kubitschek, Juscelino 31 Museu Imperial, Petrúpolis 95 Memorial Getỳlio Vargas 70 Mercure Apartments Museu Internacional de Arte Naùf (MIAN) 34 Queen Elizabeth 115 Merlin O Mago 99 Museu Nacional de Belas Artes 6, 1617, 34, 59, metrụ 103 L Ladeira Selarún 82 Lagoa, Gỏvea, and Jardim Botõnico 727 night spots 76 restaurants 77 language 102, 105, 111 Lapa see Santa Teresa and Lapa Largo das Neves 81 Largo Boticỏrio 74 Largo dos Guimaróes 81 laundrettes 107 Leblon 7, 267, 36, 51, 87 see also Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon Leme 24 Lemon Spirit Hostel 116 Lenny 54 Les Artistes 77 lesbian travelers 106 61 Miam Miam 71 mid-priced hotels 114 Museu Nacional Quinta da Boa Vista 35 Mikes Haus 85 Mirante Andaime Pequeno 11 Mirante Dona Marta 11 Mistura Fina 46 mobile phones 105 Modern Sound 55 money 105 Monte, Marisa 33 Monumento Nacional dos Mortos de II Guerra Mundial 67 de Moreas, Vinớcius 27, 88 Morro da Urca 12, 69 Morro Leme 25, 89 Mosteiro 63 Museu Villa-Lobos 68 museums 345 music 38, 55 N New Natural 91 New Years Eve, Copacabana 25, 32 newspapers 104 Niemeyer, Oscar 31, 35, 68 nightclubs see bars and nightclubs Niterúi 36, 53 Nossa Senhora da Lapa 61 Nuth 47 Mosteiro de Sóo Bento 6, 1415, 59 O live acts and shows 33 Mr Lam 77 O Boticỏrio 54 Locanda della Mimosa 99 Museu Carmen Miranda 67 O Paladino 62 luxury hotels 112 Museu Casa Benjamin off-season travel 107 Constant 53, 82 M La Maison 113 Index Marina All Suites 113 88 Museu Casa dos Pilừes 19 Olympe 44 opening hours 104 Orquestra Imperial 33 Mala e Cuia 62, 83 Museu da Repỳblica 34 Orquidarium 19 Mama Ruisa 113 Museu de Arte Os Dois Irmóos 27, 48, 53, Manekineko 45 Contemporanea de Mar Ipanema 114 Niterúi (MAC) 34 87 Os Esquilos 10 121 Index outdoor activities 5051 prostituition 109 (cont.) public holidays 104 beach massage 27 Jardim Botõnico 7, public telephones 105 beach soccer 25, 43 1819, 72, 73 Punta Di Vino 99 beach volleyball 27, Jardim Zoolúgico 48 50 Parque da Catacumba bird-watching 18, 98 73, 75 boat tours 53 Parque Cantagalo 75 cruises 53, 98 R Parque Flamengo 70 cycling 26 Raajmahal 71 Parque Lage 53, 75 Raiz Forte Produtos da diving 51, 98 driving tours 53, 98 Parque da Catacumba 73, 75 shing 97 Parque Cantagalo 75 footvolley 27, 43 Parque Flamengo 70 golf 51 Parque Lage 53, 75 hang gliding 11, 50 Parque Nacional da Tijuca helicopter tours 9, 12, 49, 53 hiking 50, 52 kite surng 50 paragliding 50 rock climbing 13, 51 running 26, 50 soccer 423 surng 50 trails, treks, and walks 10, 13, 98, 109 wildlife spotting 11, 13, 98 6, 1011, 52 Parque Nacional Itatiaia 49, 96, 98 Q Quadrớfoglio 77 Terra 90 rap brasileiro 39 Real Gabinete Portuguờs de Leitura 60 Recreio dos Bandeirantes 37, 51 Regióo dos Lagos 96 Regua 98 repente 39 Parthenon Arpoador 115 Republique 63 Pedra da Gỏvea 11, 53 reservations 107, 111 Pestana Rio Atlõntica 112 restaurants 44 petiscos 110 Centro 623 Petrúpolis 53, 95, 98 cheap eats 107 pharmacies 108 churrascarias 110 phone cards 107 Copacabana, Ipanema, Pista Claỳdio Coutinho 13, and Leblon 91 69 dining tips 110 Planetỏrio 49, 74 The Guanabara Bay police 108 Beach Neighborhoods P Porcóo Rios 71 71 Paỗo Imperial 22, 61 Porta Kent Pizzeria 85 Lagoa, Gỏvea, and padarias 110 Portinari Design 113 Jardim Botõnico 77 pagode 38 post ofces 105 prato feito (P.F.) 107, 110 Pagodinho, Zeca 33 Pousada Sandi 117 Rio de Janeiro State 99 Palỏcio Gustavo Praỗa XV 7, 223, 59, 61 Santa Teresa and Lapa 85 windsurng 50 Capanema 70 Palỏcio Tiradentes 23 Praia de Copacabana 7, 245, 36, 87 Palaphita Kitsch 76 Prainha beach 51 Póo de Aỗỳar see Sugar prato feito (P.F.) 107, 110 Rio de Janeiro State 959 accommodations 117 activities 98 places to eat 99 Le Prộ Catalan 91 Rio Hiking 52, 69, 75 Paraty 53, 97, 98 Presente de Yemanjỏ 32 Rio Hostel Santa Teresa paragliding 50 Prince Regent Joõo see Loaf Mountain parks and green spaces Horto Florestal 74 122 parks and green spaces beach exercise 27 Joõo VI, King private drivers 103 116 Rio Minho 62 Rio Scenarium 46, 83, 84 Rio Water Planet 49 Sugar Loaf Mountain 6, 1213, 48, 53, 67, 69 Roberta Sudbrack 44 Trem Corcovado Trem Corcovado Rocinha favela 27, 53, 74 suinge 38 Rocinha Grafti Crew 55 La Suite 113 rock climbing 13, 51 Sun Rio Hostel 116 V Romỏrio 43 surf beaches 51 vaccines 102 Ronaldo 43 surng 50 vanguarda 39 Rua Dias Ferreira 88, 89 Sushi Leblon 91 Vargas, Getỳlio 31 S T Victor Hugo 90 Sacrilộgio 84 tap water 108 Vila Verde 99 samba 33, 38 taxis 103, 109 visas 102 samba funk 38 Teatro Municipal 16, 61, Museum Index Vermelha beach 68 samba schools 41 63 samba soul 39 Teatro Odissộia 84 Sambúdromo 35, 40 telephones 105 San Marco 114 Tempo Glauber 70 Sansushi 85 Teresúpolis 96 Santa Teresa and Lapa Terra Encantada Theme 8085 Park 49 bars and clubs 84 Thai Brasil 99 places to eat 85 theft 108 W War Memorial, Glúria see Monumento Nacional dos Mortos de II Guerra Mundial War of the Triple Alliance 17, 21, 25 weather 102 websites 104 wildlife spotting 11, 13, 98 Santos, Nilton 43 tipping 110 Sóo Conrado beach 36, 51 tips 111 Saturnino 76 Toca Vinớcius 55, 90 Satyricon 44, 99 Toulon 90 Savoy Othon Travel 114 tour operators 102 Scala 41, 106 tourist information 104 security 108, 109 tram rides 81 Serra dos ểrgóos 95, 98 Transamerica Flat Barra 115 Z SESC Copacabana 116 transport 103 Zico 43 SESC Cultural Centers 104 Sheraton Barra 112 shopping 54 Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon 90 air 103 Yorubỏ 71 Zuka 44 driving 103, 109 metrụ 103 taxis 103, 109 tram rides 81 Sotel 112 travel insurance 108 Sol Ipanema 114 travelers checks 105 Solar de Santa 113 Travessa Comộrcio 23, 116 Yasuto Tanaka 77 inter-city buses 103 Sobrenatural 85 Stone of a Beach Hostel Y car rental 103 private drivers 103 Solar Impộrio 117 women travelers 104 buses 103 Shopping Rio Design 90 soccer 423 windsurng 50 61, 62 treks, trails, and walks 10, 13, 98, 109 123 Acknowledgments Acknowledgments The Author Picture Credits Alex Robinson is a writer and photographer based in the UK and Brazil He has worked for DK, New York Times, Departures, Sunday Times Travel, M, Marie Claire, and Nota Bene among other publications and specializes in luxury travel, adventure, and Lusitanian culture and music Find out more about him on www alexrobinsonphotography.co.uk t=top; tc=top center; tr=top right; cla=center left above; ca=center above; cra=center right above; cl=center left; c=center; cr=center right; clb=center left below; cb=center below; crb=center right below; bl=bottom left; bc=bottom center; br=bottom right Publisher Douglas Amrine List Manager Christine Stroyan Managing Art Editor Mabel Chan Senior Editor Sadie Smith www.tarsiladoamaral.com.br Auto-retrato ou Le Manteau Rouge 16cl; Candido Portinari (19031962) Cafộ, oil on canvas, 1935, Reproduction authorized by Joao Candido Portinari 16bc Project Designer Shahid Mahmood The photographer, writers, and publisher would like to thank the media staff at the following sights and organizations for their helpful cooperation: Senior Cartographic Editor Casper Morris 4CORNERSIMAGES: SIME/Hans Peter Huber 45 Senior Cartographer Suresh Kumar Courtesy of www ABRACADABRA.COM.BR: 117tl Cartographer Jasneet Kaur Arora AGENCIA O GLOBO: Marcelo Carnaval 32tc; Monica Imbuzeiro 15bc, 32tr; Andre Teixeira 40tr; Marco Antonio Teixeira 49tr Project Editor Alexandra Farrell DTP Operator Natasha Lu Production Controller Imogen Boase Photographer Alex Robinson Fact Checker Suzana Wester dos Santos Ribeiro 124 Works of art have been reproduced with the kind permission of the following copyright holders: ALAMY: Brazil Photos/Ricardo Beliel 52b; Laura Coelho 18c; Chad Ehlers 645; Iconotec 32b; Wolfgang Kaehler 13bl; Mountain Light/Galen Rowell 1011c; South America 789; The London Art Archive 30bl; travel44 3tr, 38b; Peter Treanor 25cra, 32tl; Andrew Woodley 41tl MUSEU HISTểRICO NACIONAL: Courtesy of BEST WESTER SOL IPANEMA HOTEL: 114tc PHOTOLIBRARY: Japan Travel THE BRIDGEMAN ART LIBRARY: Independence or Death, the Shout of Ipiranga on the 7th September 1822 (oil on canvas), Don Pedro di Figueredo Americo (18431905) 30t 923; Robert Harding Travel 289 COLEầO MUSEU NACIONAL DE BELAS ARTES/IPHAN/MinC.: photo Vicente de Mello 16cl; photo Jaime Acioli 17cr; detail photo Cộsar Barreto 17cb CORBIS: Joao Luiz Bulcao 43tl; Gregg Newton 103tl; David Pollack 9tr; Jose Fuste Raga 567 Courtesy of HOTEL FASANO, RIO DE JANEIRO: 44bl Courtesy of HOTEL MARINA PALACE: 114tl Courtesy of LEMON SPIRIT HOSTEL: 116tc Courtesy of www.MAMARUISA COM: 113tl Bureau 267c; Photononstop Courtesy of www.POSTO9.COM: 40tl Courtesy of RIO HOSTEL, IPANEMA: 107tl Courtesy of RIO HOSTEL, SANTA Acknowledgments Courtesy of CASAS BRANCAS BOUTIQUE-HOTEL & SPA: 111tc 7ca, 20cb, 2021c, 21bl TERESA: 116tl Courtesy of www RIOAPARTMENTS.COM: 111tr Courtesy of www RIOGAYPARADE.COM: 106tl Courtesy of www.RIOHIKING COM.BR: 13cra TYBA AGENCIA FOTOGRAFICA: J.R.Couto 70tl; Rogerio Reis 39tl; M.A.Rezende 70tr VISAGE MEDIA SERVICES: Time & Life Pictures 31tl All other images are â Dorling Kindersley For further information see www.dkimages.com Special Editions of DK Travel Guides DK Travel Guides can be purchased in To nd out more, please contact: bulk quantities at discounted prices (in the United States) SpecialSales@ dk.com for use in promotions or as premiums We are also able to offer special editions and personalized jackets, corporate imprints, and excerpts from all of our books, tailored specically to meet your own needs (in the UK) travelspecialsales@ uk.dk.com (in Canada) DK Special Sales at general@tourmaline.ca (in Australia) business.development@ pearson.com.au 125 Phrase Book In an Emergency Phrase Book Help! Stop! Call a doctor! Call an ambulance! Where is the hospital? Police! Fire! Ive been robbed Socorro! Pare! Chame um mộdico! Chame uma ambulõncia! Onde ộ o hospital? Polớcia! Fogo! Fui assaltado sookorroo pahree shamih oong mehjikoo shamih ooma amboolans-ya ohnd-yeh oo oshpital poolees-ya fohgoo fwee asaltadoo seguro primeiro andar tộrreo elevador banheiro dos homens das mulheres late now entrance exit passport tarde agora entrada saớda passaporte Communication Essentials Post Offices & Banks Sim Nóo Olỏ Como vai? Tchau Atộ logo Com licenỗa Desculpe Obrigado (if a man is speaking)/ obrigada (if a woman is speaking) Good morning Bom dia Good afternoon Boa tarde Good evening/ Boa noite night Pleased to Muito prazer meet you Im ne Estou bem/ tudo bem What? O que? When? Quando? How? Como? Why? Por que? bank bureau de change exchange rate Yes No Hello How are you? Goodbye See you later Excuse me Im sorry Thank you seeng nowng ohla kohmoo v tshow ateh logoo kong lisaynsa dishkoolp On the left/right esquerda/ direita I dont Nóo entendo understand Please speak slowly Whats your name? My name is Go away! Thats ne Where is? Is this the way to the? Fale devagar por favor Qual ộ seu nome? Meu nome ộ Vỏ embora! Estỏ bem Onde estỏ/ ca? Este ộ o caminho para? grande pequeno quente frio mau bom aberto fechado perigoso How much is it? I would like clothes This one That one market Do you accept credit cards? Quanto ộ? Eu quero roupa Esta Essa mercado Aceitam cartóo de crộdito? expensive caro kwantweh ay-oo kehroo rohpa ehshta ehsa merkadoo asaytowng kartowng jih krehditoo karoo museu galeria de arte parque nacional praia rio igreja catedral bairro jardim informaỗừes turớsticas guia excursóo com guia bilhete/ ingresso moozay-oo galiree-a jih artsh parkee nas-yoonal pr-a ree-oo igray-Ja katidrow brroo Jardeeng infoormasoyngsh oreeshtsheekash gee-a shkoorsowng kong gee-a bil-yaytsh/ ingrehsoo ụnibus barco trem aeroporto avióo vụo ohniboosh barkoo trayng a-ayroopohrtoo av-yowng voh-oo post ofce postcard postbox obrigada stamp cash withdraw money Shopping mweengtoo prazayr shtoh bayng/ toodoo bayng oo kay kwandoo kohmoo poorkay a-shkayrda/ jirayta nowng ayntayndoo falee jivagar poor favohr kwal eh say-oo nohm may-oo nohm eh va aymbora shtah bayng ohnj shtah/feeka aysht-yeh oo kameen-yoo pra Useful Words big small hot cold bad good open closed dangerous bankoo (kaza jih) kamb-yoo tasha jih kamb-yoo koorray-oo kartowng pooshtal ksha jih koorray-oo ksha owtoomatshika sayloo jeen-yayroo tshirar jeen-yayroo ATM bong jeea boh-a tarj boh-a noh-itsh sigooroo primayroo andar tehrryoo elevadohr ban-yayroo dooz ohmaynsh dash moolyehrish tarj agora ayntrada sa-eeda pasaportsh banco (casa de) cõmbio taxa de cõmbio correio cartóo postal caixa de correio caixa automỏtica selo dinheiro tirar dinheiro obrigadoo/ Useful Phrases 126 safe rst oor ground oor lift toilet mens womens Sightseeing museum art gallery national park beach river church cathedral district garden tourist ofce guide guided tour ticket granj pikaynoo kayntsh free-oo mow bong abehrtoo shadoo pirigohzoo Transport bus boat train airport airplane ight The sound indicated by i in the phrase book is like the i in the English word hi. bus station bus stop train station roodohvyar-ya pohntoo jyohniboosh stasowng jih trayng pasaJayng taxee metroh Health Sinto-me mal/ doente Preciso descansar pharmacy farmỏcia medicine remộdio sanitary towels/ absorventes/ tampons tampừes mosquito repelente de mosquito repellent doctor mộdico condom camisinha I feel bad/ill I need to rest seentoomih mow/dwayntsh priseezoo jishkansar farmas-ya rimehd-yoo absoorvayntsh/ tampoyngsh ripelayntsh dih mooshkeetoo mehjikoo kamizeen-ya Staying in a Hotel hotel boutique hotel guesthouse hostel Do you have a room? I have a reservation single/double (room) hotel pousada pensóo albergue Tem um quarto? Tenho uma reserva (quarto de) solteiro/casal towel toilet paper toalha papel higiờnico ohteh-oo pohzada paynsowng owbehrgee tayng oong kwartoo tayn-yoo ooma risehrva (kwartoo jih) sooltayroo/ kazow twal-ya papel-oo iJ -yehnikoo Eating Out I want to Quero reservar reserve Do you have? Tem? The bill, please A conta, por favor menu cardỏpio/menu lista de vinhos yoosh glass copo bottle garrafa restaurant restaurante breakfast cafộ da manhó lunch almoỗo dinner/supper jantar (mineral) water ỏgua (mineral) vegetarian vegetariano Is service O serviỗo included? estỏ incluớdo? wine list kehroo rizirvar tayng a kohnta, poor favohr kardap-yoo maynoo leeshta de veenkopoo garrafa rishtowrantsh kafeh da man-yang owmohsoo Jantar agwa (minerow) vigitar-yanoo oo sirveesoo shtah inklweedoo Menu Decoder aỗỳcar alho arroz azeite bebida bem passado bife cafộ cerveja asookar al-yoo arrohsh azaytsh bibeeda bayng pasadoo beefee kafeh sirvayJa sugar garlic rice olive oil drink well done steak coffee beer chỏ sha churrasco shoorrashkoo feijóo (preto) fayJowng (praytoo) frango frangoo fruta froota lanche lanshee leite laytsh póo powng pimenta pimaynta mal passado mow pasadoo sal sow vinho veen-yoo ao ponto ow pohntoo feijoada fayJwada sorvete manteiga ovo cozido sohrvaytsh mantayga ohvoo koozeedoo grelhado gril-yadoo batatas fritas batatash freetash carne karnee peixe payshee tea barbecue (black) beans chicken fruit snack milk bread pepper rare salt wine medium bean and meat stew ice cream butter hard-boiled egg Phrase Book ticket taxi subway rodoviỏria ponto de ụnibus estaỗóo de trem passagem tỏxi metrụ grilled chips beef fish Time last month minuto hora meia hora na prúxima semana no mờs passado Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday segunda-feira terỗa-feira quarta-feira quinta-feira sexta-feira sỏbado domingo minootoo ora may-a ora na prosima simana noo maysh pasadoo sigoonda fayra tayrsa fayra kwarta fayra keenta fayra sayshta fayra sabadoo doomeengoo um/uma dois/duas trờs quatro cinco seis sete oito nove dez onze doze treze catorze quinze dezesseis dezessete dezoito dezenove vinte trinta quarenta cinqỹenta sessenta setenta oitenta noventa cem, cento mil oong/ooma doh-ish/doo-ash traysh kwatroo seenkoo saysh seht oh-itoo novee dehsh ohnzee dohzee trayzee katohrzee keenzee dizesaysh dizesehtee dizoh-itoo dizenovee veentee treenta kwaraynta sinkwaynta sesaynta setaynta oh-itaynta nohvaynta sayng/sayntoo mee-oo minute hour half an hour next week Numbers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1000 J sounds like the s in the word pleasure. 127 ... 2627 Top Ten of Everything 3055 RIO DE JANEIROS TOP 10 Rio de Janeiros Highlights 67 Rio de Janeiros Highlights Rio de Janeiros Highlights Rio is so beautiful that the locals, known as Cariocas,...  58$6 SSP
EP P 1B W P $ ( 1, '$ Pull-out map and guide 10 10 10 10 10 )RUWHGH &RSDFDEDQD 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 Fabulous city beaches Carnival parades and parties Great places to shop Fascinating... Insider tips for every visitor YOUR GUIDE TO THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING TOP 10 RIO DE JANEIRO ALEX ROBINSON EYEWITNESS TRAVEL Contents Left Praia de Copacabana Right The statue of Cristo Redentor