Brazil Cruising Guide is A superbly comprehensive set of sailing directions for the coasts of Brazil, with over 250 harbours & anchorages described & illustrated by full colour photographs & plans, many of which are based on official Brazilian Navy charts. Michael Balette describes the scenery of the country’s 3, 500 mile coastline which operates as an obvious landfall for yachts on the route north from South Africa & Cape Horn, as well as an alternative route for Atlantic Crossings. The guide is divided into the following sections: Southwards from Salvador de Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul (State of Bahia, State of Espirito Santo, State of Rio de Janeiro, State of Sao Paulo, State of Parana, State of Santa Catarina, & the State of Rio Grande do Sul), Northwards from Salvador de Bahia to Belem (State of Alagoas, State of Pernambuco, State of Parabia, State of Rio Grande do Norte, State of Ceara, Fortaleza to the Rio Para, & the State of Para). Introductory information

Includes:: details on the history, culture & geography of the country, as well as informing the sailor about navigation aids, tides & currents, a long list of main lighthouses, the Salvamar system of sea search & rescue, & the RENEC national network of coast radio stations. The appendix contains a Brazilian Portuguese -English glossary, a list of Brazilian naval charts & distance tables.

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Brazil in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Brazil on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant overview map from the Buenos Aires based de Dios Editores, designed to highlight the country’s 100 “must see” sights, each presented with a brief description. On one side is a very general, indexed road map of the whole country annotated with 100 colour markers cross-referenced to the information on the reverse side. Also highlighted are national parks & main nature reserves. Many tributaries of the Amazon are named. On the reverse each of the 100 places annotated on the map has a brief description, many with colour photo. * All the text is in English.* ...

During your valuable holidays, you will want to experience the heart of Brazil. Footprint`s Dream Trip Brazil will ensure you discover the very best this exuberant destination has to offer as well as take you to some fantastic out-of-the-way places h&-picked by the author. From the best places to experience the spectacular Carnival to guided boat tours down the Amazon, this new guide is packed full of ideas, suggestions & expert advice & will help you design your own dream trip. Packed with detailed information on where to go & what to do. A h&-picked selection of the very best places to stay & to eat. Full-colour trip-planning section featuring detailed itineraries & maps. Off-the-beaten track suggestions from the author. Compact, pocket-sized format so you can carry it with you. Written by a local expert offering you insider information Footprint`s carefully tailored information ensures that you get the most out of your dream trip. ...

Brazil in the Eyewitness guide series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Brazil on a large, double-sided map, cleverly dividing the country to cover the more visited eastern part at 1:2, 000, 000. Street plans are provided for nine cities, including Rio, São Paulo, Brasília & Belo Horizonte. On one side is the eastern part of the country at 1:2, 000, 000, extending westwards to beyond São Paulo & Brasília & covering an area from Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo in the south to Belém in the north. The southernmost tip of the country with northern Uruguay is shown on the reverse at the same scale. The remaining part of the country, the Amazon Basin & the Mato Grosso Plateau are shown on the reverse at 1:3, 000, 000 with the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries, including northern Bolivia & Peru around Cuzco. Topography is shown by very effective relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & spot heights. Numerous tributaries of the Amazon & many other rivers are named, & the map also shows seasonal rivers & marshes on the Mato Grosso. National parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. The map shows Brazil’s road & rail networks, indicating driving distances on main & many secondary routes, & shows locations of local airfields in the more remote parts of the country. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including numerous beaches. Latitude & longitude grid is at 1º intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Also included are plans of the central part of Rio de Janeiro (city centre plus the Copacabana area), São Paulo, Brasília & Belo Horizonte, Recife, Belém, Manaus, Salvador & Fortaleza.

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Explore gorgeous, cobbled colonial streets, take in a raucous & mesmerising carnival, hike in the mountains that overlook Rio de Janeiro or explore the emerald-green bays that bejewel the coast. Spot all manner of rare wildlife along the waterways of the Pantanal & explore the lush forest & waterfalls of the Goias Cerrado. Footprint's eighth edition of the Brazil Handbook is perfect for the adventurous traveller wanting to get off the beaten track & explore South America's largest & most diverse country. This guide is jam-packed with information about the country's eclectic festivals, passionate sporting events, vast biodiversity & spectacular scenery. Great coverage of Amazonia & the adventure travel scene including caving, canoeing, scuba-diving, hang-gliding, paragliding & many more Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from dune-trekking in Olinda to birdwatching in Minas Gerais

Includes:: comprehensive listings from the Mardi Gras celebrations in Rio to the traditional parades & hippy festivals in Cidade de Goias & Bahia Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help you find the best experiences Fully updated, Footprint's Brazil Handbook is packed with all the information you'll need to get the best out of Brazil.

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Road atlas of Brazil from Quatro Rodas in a handy A5, spiral-bound format, with 35 route diagrams of highways between main cities, a very comprehensive distance table & an index of localities. The maps cover the whole country at 1:2, 000, 000, with enlargements provided for the most densely populated areas. An important feature of the presentation of the country ...

Brazil Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Michael Sommers has lived in Brazil for ten years & serves as a Brazilian correspondent for several U. S. -based magazines, & his passion & excitement for the country shines through in Moon Brazil. Sommers guides travelers to the best that Brazil has to offer, from surfing, hang gliding, & enjoying the sizzling nightlife in Rio to venturing into the Amazon to witness the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro encounter the lighter hued Rio Solimes, forming the world's mightiest river, the Amazon. Also included are unique trip strategies such as A Tale of Two Amazon Cities, which provides details on exploring the rainforest from Manaus & Belm, & Gastronomic Brazil, a mouthwatering tour of Brazil's cuisine. With expert advice on viewing Iguau Falls, with its series of 275 waterfalls that rush over a two-mile-wide precipice, & relaxing in small rustic fishing villages in Bahia, Moon Brazil gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...