Frommer's Portable Rio de Janeiro

Book excerpt: Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Frommer's Portable Rio de Janeiro puts the best of Rio in your pocket. You'll get candid reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as the author's picks for the best travel experiences, including: exploring Arco do Teles; attending Carnival in Rio; watching a soccer game at Maracana stadium; strolling the streets of Ouro Preto; relaxing at the Hotel Sofitel; sipping coffee at the Confeitaria Colombo; living it up at Carioca da Gema; and more.