Fodor's Brazil, 3rd Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Series: Fodor's Gold Guides | Publication Date: August 24, 2004

Brazil lures travelers with its glorious shores, snowcapped peaks, arid plateaus, and enormous plains. Rio entices with its happy heart and its bossa nova beats. São Paolo invigorates with its ethnic diversity and its energy. From the baroque sanctuary of a colonial church to the statuesque figures of the Copacabana, the country's sights captivate your senses and capture your imagination. Our local writers have traveled from Salvador to Basília to find the best restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

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- Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
- Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
- Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 3rd edition (August 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400012821
• ISBN-13: 978-1400012824
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,707,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent for major tourist hubs, September 3, 2004

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This review is from: Fodor's Brazil, 3rd Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

THIS IS A REVIEW FOR THE 2004 EDITION. THE OTHER REVIEWS HERE ARE FOR AN OLDER EDITION. I used this book for a trip in November 2004. The Fodor's guide was good for the major places I traveled to (Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Rio), but didn't cover the more obscure places in the south of Bahia or even some places close to Salvador. However, it was really nice to have this book to compliment (save me from using) the crappy Lonely Planet book all the time. At least I got a second opinion! The Rio coverage is pretty good and this was the most up-to-date book I used. Apart from the LP city guide to Rio. The Fodor's menu guide in the back of the book really came in handy. Ultimately, none of the guides to Brazil seem superb, so I recommend taking at least two and plenty of grains of salt.