Brazil

Sunbathe in Tambaba, float down the Amazon on a riverboat or dance to pulsing axé in Salvador—whatever your dreams, live them in Brazil. Explore its pristine beaches, steamy jungles and music-filled cities with our inspirational guide, which takes you from Rio’s unrivaled nightlife to the Pantanal’s spectacular wildlife without missing a beat.Join The Party—expanded Carnaval chapter packed with insider tips on Rio’s bacchanal, plus details on year-round festivals throughout the country.Be Inspired—wander the cobblestone streets of Ouro Prêto, spy dolphins on the Rio Negro and hike beside waterfalls in lush national parks.Find Your Way with more than 150 maps, nearly double the number of any other Brazil guide.Sleep Soundly—accommodations for every budget, from beachfront pousadas to glitzy Ipanema hotels.Talk The Talk—order a meal or make new friends with our easy-to-use language chapter.Who We AreAt Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large. What We DoWe offer travelers the world’s richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages. We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time. We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent. We challenge our growing community of travelers; leadingdebate and discussion about travel and the world. We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any other motive. What We BelieveWe believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.Edmonton Journal, February 4, 2006″…a one-stop guide.”