Rio de Janeiro (Insight Guide Rio de Janeiro) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000 | Series: Insight Guide Rio de Janeiro

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

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About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: APA Pub.; Updated edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088729748X
• ISBN-13: 978-0887297489
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,453,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shallow, September 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rio de Janeiro (Insight Guide Rio de Janeiro) (Paperback)

This book has pretty pictures, nothing else. I just spent a month in Rio, and it was just dead weight carrying it around. It has no detail, and no specifics. Get the Lonely Plane Guide for Brazil, and it will give you everything you need to really have fun in Rio--I used it every day to plan what I did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Pricey recommendations. Good background., February 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rio de Janeiro (Insight Guide Rio de Janeiro) (Paperback)

This is a very interesting book, with good pictures and excellent stories and background. Recommended places are more oriented to the well-to-do tourist, so accomodations, etc. not useful for the budget traveller. But worth it for the playful and educational stories.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures, Not A Lot of Travel Info, April 13, 2001

By 

Luis Hernandez (New York, New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rio de Janeiro (Insight Guide Rio de Janeiro) (Paperback)

As an avid reader of the Insight Guide series, I was inclined to purchase the "Insight Guide to Rio de Janeiro" as I plan my upcoming trip to Brazil. Although it does not contain a lot of travel information that would be relevant to travelers, the book does contain a lot of history and photographs on Rio de Janeiro and it's surrounding area. Starting from it's Amerindian beginnings, and then moving on to the Portuguese colonial era, and finally into the history of modern Brazil, this guide explains Rio's many landmarks, place names, and everyday life.

Full of colorful photographs, which gives the reader an idea of how "cariocas" (residents of Rio are known by this term) look like. If you are in search of info that will really assist you in planning your trip, such as hotels, restaurants, clubs, embassy/consulate info, and emergency numbers, then I highly recommend Lonely Planet's Guides to Rio de Janeiro and/or Brazil. Both books have a lot of important information, which is a Lonely Planet trademark, and they are handier to have around when in Rio and Brazil. The "Insight Guide to Brazil" will probably be an interesting book to read during your flight to Brazil.

Overall, this guide is an excellent book for those who enjoy reading more about history and culture.