This Brazil guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Brazil travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Brazil guidebook 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. Inside this Brazil travel book, you'll find:

A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers 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 information - how to get to Brazil, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
Author picks and 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
Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local 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
Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
Esse