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 barbecues)

- special section on Camaval

- more than 100 detailed maps, including seven of Rio de Janeiro

- handy Portuguese language guide

For reliable and authoritative travel information, reach for your Lonely Planet guide.

- The Times (UK)

As usual, the guidebook standard is set by Lonely Planet.

- Outside (USA)