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. ...

People-watch on the pristine beaches of Rio, spot all manner of rare wildlife along the waterways of the Pantanal & explore the lush forest & breathtaking waterfalls of the Goias Cerrado. Footprint's sixth edition of the Brazil guide is the perfect companion for the adventurous traveller wanting to get the most out of South America's largest & most diverse country. Jam-packed with information about the country's eclectic carnivals, passionate sporting events, vast biodiversity & spectacular scenery, this guide also provides up-to-date recommendations on where to eat & sleep & how to get around this vibrant country. This guide is brimming with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from dune-trekking in Olinda or birdwatching in Minas. It provides great coverage of Amazonia & the adventure travel scene including caving, canoeing, scuba-diving, hang-gliding, para-gliding & many more. It

Includes:: comprehensive listings on the country's most enticing scenes & activities, from 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. It

Includes:: a full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.



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ITMB’s double-sided, indexed road map of Brazil with an index street plan of central Rio de Janeiro, plus basic plans of São Paolo & Brasilia, folded to a slightly larger format than the publisher`s standard edition & with a hard cover. The southern part of the country is presented at 1:2, 200, 000 & the north at 1:4, 500, 000. General relief is portrayed by altitude tinting with spot height, indicating swamps, salt pans, glaciers & active volcanoes. National parks & reserves are marked. Road network

Includes:: secondary roads & selected tracks, & intermediate distances are marked on many routes. Main railway lines, canals, local airports & landing grounds are also shown. State boundaries are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Map legend is in English & Portuguese. Several insets complement the main map: a small map of Fernando de Noronha (approx 1:100, 000), main road maps of Brasilia & São Paulo, & an indexed street plan of central Rio de Janeiro at 1:12, 500.

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Hot Spots Brazil highlights all you need to know about a country of diverse landscapes, excellent cuisine & amazing beaches & nightlife. These vibrant guides focus on the popular sun destinations worldwide. Highlighting the best nightlife, shopping, beaches & activities, they enable travellers to become familiar with their chosen resort, while providing details for them to get out & about to see local attractions too. It comes in handy pocket size
- ideal for travelling light. It features full-colour maps & photographs. It

Includes:: a menu decoder, sports & activities. There are fun excursions & scenic trips, along with colourful descriptions of local cuisine, fiestas & markets


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Brazil in the Insight Guide series is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues. Selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the region. The ‘ Places’ section is organised by geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each regional section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Brazil in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

Brazil in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guide starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out & relax, & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Brazil at 1:3, 850, 000 on a double-sided indexed map from Michelin with basic city maps of Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo, a distance table & information on traffic regulations. The map divides the country east/west with the substantial overlap between the two sides & the whole of the Amazon Basin with Mato Grosso showing on one side. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Bolivia & Paraguay, northern Chile with Antofagasta & eastern Peru with Iquitos, Cusco & Arequipa. Topography is shown by graphics for swaps & occasional spot heights, plus relief shading for the Andes. Numerous tributaries of the Amazon are named & national parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Also marked are Indian Reservations. Road network

Includes:: selected minor local roads & unsurfaced tracks, & gives distances on main & many secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of tourist interest. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2° & is indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are basic street plans with main streets & places of interest in Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo, a distance table & motes on traffic regulations.





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Brazil at 1:5, 000, 000 on a large wall map, encapsulated version, from the National Geographic Society showing the division of the country into administrative states, together with the rail & road networks & basic topographic information. The predominantly white base map has subtle relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & spot heights. Graphics show main swamp regions & colouring highlights national parks & other protected areas. Numerous rivers are named, particularly within the Amazon Basin. The map shows the country ...