t Sugar Loaf Mountain towering over Rio city.
t Sugar Loaf Mountain towering over Rio city.
Lush rainforests and sunny, white-sand beaches. Scintillating cities that pulsate to the beat of some of the world’s best music. Blowout barbeques and Amazonian delicacies to tantalize your tastebuds. And let’s not forget futebol, the beautiful game. Whatever your dream trip to Brazil entails, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.
The largest of the South American countries, Brazil’s landmass occupies nearly half of the entire continent. Incredible landscapes cover everything from red-rock canyons in the south and the world’s biggest freshwater wetland in the west to miles of pristine beaches in the east and the deep jungle of the Amazon in the north, home to more diverse plant and animal species than anywhere else on earth.
The cities, too, won’t disappoint. Brazil’s mammoth metropolises fizz with an infectious energy and zest for life, and no matter where you are there is always something to celebrate. Festivals abound throughout the year, including the colorful folklore celebrations of Bumba Meu Boi in São LuÍs, São Paulo’s famous film festival, and, of course, the famous Carnaval that descends on Brazil’s city streets every year. Search for majestic jaguars in broad daylight on the Paraguay river in the Pantanal, party all day long with carefree Cariocas during Rio’s Carnaval, visit some of the best restaurants in São Paulo, and drink world-renowned sparkling wine in the Vale dos Vinhedos. Whatever you choose to do, this stunning country will touch your heart and engage your soul.
Brazil’s sheer size and diversity can make it hard to know where to start. We’ve broken the country down into easily navigable sections, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge, and colorful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether you’re staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this DK Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best this captivating corner of the world has to offer. Enjoy the book and enjoy Brazil.
1 Enjoying a meal against the backdrop of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
2 Canoeing in the Amazon.
3 A delicious meal of Brazilian seafood.