Includes a tippler's tour of the best wine regions; the pick of Sydney's sights and nightlife; notes on more than 60 national parks, including Kosciuszko and the Blue Mountains; hundreds of places to stay, from campsites and hotels to country B and action cycling, bushwalking, climbing, surfing and more.
Surfers and socialites frolic on sun-soaked beaches. Samba and bossa nova beats drift along historic streets. A soccer crowd unleashes a resounding cheer. The pulse of Rio de Janeiro is always racing. Whether you're searching for the world's biggest carnival or the planet's tiniest bikinis, this smart, streetwise and stylish guide will connect you to the sexiest city in the Americas.
This edition features expanded coverage of northern Brazil and of the Central West. All the maps have been redrawn. As before, the guide includes information on places to stay and eat, suggested itineraries and historical and political background notes. There is also a language section.