Description:

• Hand-picked places for travelers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical info – how to get there, public transport, food /drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports /outdoor activities, tips for travelers with disabilities and more
• Things not to miss in Brazil – Views from the Corcovado, Salvador, Brasília, Paraty, Carnaval, Fernando, Fernando de Noronha, São Paulo, The Pantanal, Churrascarias de Porto Alegre, Trekking in the Chapada Diamantina, Olinda, Ilha Santa Catarina Beaches, Rio Nightlife, Serra Verde Express, Iguaçu Falls, Brazilian Futebol, Colonial Rio, Morro de São Paulo, Ouro Preto, Copacabana, The Aquário Natural 
• Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find best spots
• When to go to Brazil – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Where to go – a clear introduction to Brazil with key places and a handy overview 
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Essential Portuguese dictionary and glossary of local terms
• Covers: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, Bahia, The Northeast, The Amazon, Brasília and the Planalto Central, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, The South.

Updated edition Jun 2024