The Rough Guide to Brazil

Practical travel guide to Brazil featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Brazil. The Rough Guide to Brazil also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Brazil, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Brazil covers: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, Bahia, the Northeast, the Amazon, Brasília and the Planalto Central, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, The South.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Brazil, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Pantanal to family activities in child-friendly places, like Fernando de Noronha or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Chapada Diamantina National Park.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Brazil entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Brazil give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for trekking, snorkelling or trying out typical gaúcho barbecue houses.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Olinda, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Salvador's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Brazil, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Brazil, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Brazil, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Iguaçu Falls and the spectacular Ouro Preto.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Praia da Pipa, Belém and many more locations in Brazil, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.