The beat of Brazil will hypnotise you: music-fuelled cities, lazy islands, jewel-box colonial towns and blooming ecosystems. Float on the rhythm of the famed Amazon, get scratchy with the DJs of São Paulo and get your samba on at Carnaval.
Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Brazil Travel Guide: 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
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