2 Episodes on 1 DVD! Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and covers half of South America. The world’s biggest jungle, The Amazon, fills nearly half of the country. Due to the colonial history, Brazilians speak Portuguese, and with more than 150 million people they form the largest Catholic nation on earth. Traveller Ian Wright visits the historic North East, from Salvador following the coast to the mouth of the mighty Amazon, the world’s largest river. He then goes to Rio de Janeiro, a lively melting pot of Portuguese settlers and African slaves, the home of Samba, soccer, and carnival capital of the world. Along the way ¨ Attend a Candomble ceremony, one of the fastest growing and most popular cults in Brazil, brought over by African slaves ¨ Go down a mine in the colonial town of Lançois where diamond miners are still at work ¨ Follow a guide into the heart of the rainforest ¨ Visit Rio de Janeiro, its modern Museum of Contemporary Art, and the world famous temple to soccer, Maracana ¨ Join Rio Carnival’s street parties and the Samba parades for the maddest night of your life!
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Lonely Planet South America: On a Shoestring (Shoestring Travel Guide)
For 30 years, Lonely Planet has been the backpackers’ bible for South America. Whether you’re trekking the Andes, gliding through the Amazon or joining a wild festival, our unbeatable 11th edition is your key to adventure.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Full color highlights chapter with top picks from other travelers
Detailed itineraries help you decide where to begin
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Lonely Planet Six Degrees Series 3: Rio de Janeiro
In just sixty minutes, our Lonely Planet traveller is introduced to six people in a new city. Avoiding the well-known tourist attractions, our traveller experiences the city through the eyes of some of its most colourful and clued-in residents
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Lonely Planet Brazil (Country Travel Guide)
Explore the best of Brazil with Lonely Planet. Whether youâ??re going for all-night samba, climbing Pão de Açúcar, spotting the Pantanalâ??s prolific wildlife, surfing or heading deep into the Amazon rain forest, our 8th edition is the essential travel resource.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Dedicated Carnaval chapter and party planner
Special itineraries take you down the Amazon, to Iguaçu Falls and beyond
Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an ecofriendly trip.
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