Uncover the many layers of Brazil. Canoe the jungles of the Amazon,
hang glide above Rio’s beaches or experience the baroque architecture
of Ouro Prêto. Whether you want to listen to the roar of Iguaçu Falls
or get down at Carnaval, this essential guide will show the way.
hundreds of lodging options, from Amazon riverboat hammocks to
Copacabana luxury hotels
scores of exotic dining destinations from lanchonetes (snack bars)
to churrascarias (Brazilian barbeques)
special section on Carnaval
more than 100 detailed maps, including seven of Rio de
Janeiro
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the
two, the ever-popular CULTURE SHOCK! series belongs in your backpack or
briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and
thrive wherever you go. CULTURE SHOCK! country guides are easy-to-read,
accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette.
Each CULTURE SHOCK! title is written by someone who's lived and worked
in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and
enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home
This guide to Brazil highlights scores of lively historical and
cultural offerings. The coverage is rich and selective, detailing the
most popular destinations and the best out-of-the-way places.
Brazil is a complex country of Indian, Portuguese, and African
descent that mixes its heritage in amazing culinary concoctions, but you
need savvy to partake as fully and gloriously as you might like. From
abacaxi (pineapple) and abobrinha (squash) to national favorites like
farofa de banana (bananas fried with onion rings and manioc meal) and
patinho de carangueijo ao vinagrete (marinated crab claws), you'll not
want for good food. Joan and David Peterson do more than let you know
what's out there, they give you the vocabulary to ask for it, and even
include some recipes to recreate at home.
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.
This definitive illustrated atlas of the Amazon River and its
tributaries presents full-color maps and spectacular photos From
headwaters high in the Andes the Amazon River flows more than 4,000
miles through the world’s greatest rainforest, into the Amazon delta,
and finally into the Atlantic Ocean. More water moves through the Amazon
than any other river in the world; it is a giant hydraulic system that
drains almost 40 percent of South America. This extraordinary atlas is
the first comprehensive view of not only the Amazon River but also its
13 major tributaries.
More than 150 color maps and nearly 300 vivid photographs provide
spectacular views of the river and rainforest. Along the way, the
authors explore many intriguing topics such as why some of the Amazon’s
tributaries have black water, what happens when the freshwater of the
Amazon reaches the salty ocean, and why we all should be concerned about
the deforestation that contributes to the loss of species biodiversity.
This is a comprehensive guide to Brazil, the largest country in South
America. It is filled with in-depth accounts of all the major cities and
towns, as well as the best beaches, jungle tours and hiking trips. A
colour introduction gives a flavour of the vibrant country with
photographs of the country's attractions and activities, from joining
the parades at the Rio Carnival to taking a boat trip up the
Amazon.
