Click any of the links below to purchase or find out more about travel guides and maps of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, its unique culture, beaches and beautiful sights.
Get Oriented in Rio de Janeiro
Carnival in Rio A florid photo essay on Rio de Janeiro's infamous pre-Lent party in the streets.
Eat Smart in Brazil Get familiar with the (other) worldly African-Indian-European hybrid that is Brazilian cuisine, from vocabulary and in-depth descriptions to recipes.
Fodor's Pocket São Paulo Fodor's been-there guide to Rio de Janeiro, in pocket form.
Frommers Portable Rio de Janeiro Frommer's signature frank advice for the short-term visitor to Rio de Janeiro.
Lonely Planet Brazil A comprehensive, easy to read guide to all of Brazil, South America's largest country.
Lonely Planet Maps Rio de Janeiro A map of Rio de Janeiro designed for the tourist and studded with Rio de Janeiro attractions, dining and restaurants.
Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro A comprehensive, easy to read guide to Brazil's cultural capital, Rio de Janeiro.
The Treasures and Pleasures of Rio and São Paulo A shopper's guide to the boutique and antique gems of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Enlightening Flight Reads
A Concise History of Brazil Brazilian Boris Fausto tells 500 years of Brazilian history in 368 pages.
Brazil: The Once and Future Country A look at Brazil's gold and sugar past along with promise of Brazil's economic and social potential.
How to be Carioca Or at least understand what makes a Carioca tick in this down-to-earth and honest read.
The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil An academic and a musician hash out the pulse of Brazilian music.
The Brazilians An insightful exploration of "Brazilianness" by a sharp mind with an wide scope.
Tropical Truth Musical mastermind Caetano Veloso's poetically incisive look at the revolutionary soul of Brazilian music.
Brush up on your Brazilian Portuguese
Berlitz Portuguese Play the Portuguese CD and try out conversation a few weeks before your trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Lonely Planet Brazilian Phrasebook Question "Where's the party," or "How's the food at that restaurant?" like a local (almost).
