History: Capital of an Empire, Decisive Dates, Contemporary Rio. Features: Rio's Residents, The Tastes of Brazil, Beauty and the Beach, The Movie Industry, Carnival, The Music Scene. Places: Central Rio, Santa Teresa, The Bay, Quinta da Boa Vista, Copacabana, Ipanema, Corcovado and Sugar Loaf, Leblon and the Lagoa, Sao Conrado and the Barra da Tijuca, Floresta da Tijuca. Excursions: Petropolis and the Rio Highlands, Buzios and the Sun Coast, Costa Verde, Paraty. Travel Tips. Transport. Accommodation. Activities: The Arts, Nightlife, Carnival, Capoeira, Shopping, Sport, Tours. A-Z Practical Information. Language and Further Reading: Understanding Portuguese, Useful Phrases, Further Reading.
