Marisa Megan Paska

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Rio de Janeiro - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From visiting Rio's most important history...

Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Rio de Janeiro. Discover Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. From hiking past sparkling waterfalls in Floresta da Tijuca, to dancing the samba in an old-school dance hall through the Lapa Arches,...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from cliff-jumping into the three-level Montezuma Waterfalls, to spotting sea turtles nesting and birthing on the beaches near Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and watching craftspeople carve the intricate masks worn at the...