Frommer's Brazil (2008) (Frommer's Complete)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's Brazil is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Bahia, Natal, Brasilia, and more. You'll get details on Carnaval, Ponta Negra, the Amazon, the hang gliding in Rio, the prawns of Ilhabela, and the moquecas of Salvador. Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, Brazil presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. Frommer's B razil will help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the country has to offer.

• Brazil has 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including 8 conservation areas and national parks.
• In 2007, Rio's Christ Redeemer statue was selected as one of the new 7 wonders of the world.
• New coverage on eco-lodges and green hotel choices in the Amazon and Pantanal regions.

A comprehensive guide to visiting Brazil that provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, sights, beaches, outdoor activities, and attractions, and offers suggested itineraries, trip-planning advice, maps, and other travel tools This is a travel guide to an increasingly popular tourist destination of Brazil. It includes details on exact prices for all budgets, off-the-beaten-path experiences and details of the best hotels and restaurants. There's a joke Brazilians like to tell: When the world was created, one of the archangels peered over God's shoulder at the work in progress and couldn't help noticing that one country had been especially favored.