Rio de Janeiro is the South American capital of nightlife and clubbing but what are your chances of finding it on your own? Your guide book will recommend all the places that are safe to go and, guess what, when you get there you'll see a bunch of tourists who bought the same travel guide.

The Anything in Rio guides take you out to the best clubs and parties known only to the locals, places you just wouldn't know about without living here. Our guides vouch for your safety and are always on hand to translate and make sure you're having a good time.

There are street parties in the old parts of the city, shows of samba schools rehearsing for Carnival and bohemian night clubs with antique decor and three floors of music.

Rio de Janeiro can be dangerous at times in certain places in the city but our guides make your safety the top priority, just after the most important consideration - that you have fun!

Rio de Janeiro has a reputation for loose sexuality and babes in bikinis everywhere. You'd do well to skip the cliches but it's true that Brazlilians are very comfortable in their bodies and aren't shy. Brazilian guys can be very forward, putting their arms around you before they've even asked your name.

Brazilian women are world famous and with good reason. You can safey take a smile as an invite to go and chat and even if they're not interested you're not likely to get the hostile brush off so common back at home.