The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of Rio de Janeiro's unforgettable attractions. From the Christ statue at Corcovado and the fun-filled beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the fascinating less-visited areas like Santa Teresa and the Zona Norte, the Rough Guide steers you to the best hotels in Rio, restaurants, stylish bars, cafés, nightlife and shopping in Rio across every price range. The guide provides definitive information on the Rio de Janeiro carnival, advice on finding the best carnival parades and street party "blocos", and all the Rio de Janeiro carnival warm-up events at samba schools, nightclubs and city shows. You'll find detailed coverage on staying safe in Rio, comprehensive information on Rio's football clubs, as well as coverage of volleyball, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and hiking in the beautiful Tijuca national park. The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro also includes handy information on getting out of town to Paraty, Petrópolis, Ilha Grande and Búzios. Explore all corners of the city with authoritative background on everything from Rio de Janeiro's turbulent history to Afro-Brazilian influences, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro

In a spectacular setting between granite peaks and the South Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro is one of South America's most iconic cities. Explore Rio de Janeiro is the latest title in this popular series from Insight and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this exciting city: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes through the city's many fascinating neighbourhoods, from the Centro Histrico and the charming Santa Teresa district to the fabled beaches of Copacabana to Ipanema and beyond to the Costa Verde. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Brazilian cuisine, and Rio's shops and nightlife. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography reveals Rio's unique character.

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Rio de Janeiro is the ultimate travel guide to this vibrant part of Brazil. It leads you through the city and surrounding state with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Corcovado's dramatic statue of Christ and Carnaval parades, to the Costa Verde's golden strands and the cobbled streets of Paraty. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Brazil, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Brazil, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and football. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Brazil (October 2014). Now available in ePub format.

The best Venice has to offer - in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Venice is your essential guide to Europe's most romantic city, with stunning photography and in-depth accounts. Whether you are staying for the weekend or enjoying a short break, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss - whether that means hitting the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, gliding along the canals in a gondala or escaping the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts. Divided by neighbourhood for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with reviews of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and sleep for every budget, from traditional tucked-away trattorias to stylish aperitivo bars, and from staying in a seventeenth-century palazzo to sleeping in a charming, family-run bed and breakfast.