Lonely Planet Brazil

Discover Brazil's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking your pick of raucous, remote, classy and laid-back beaches on Ilhabela; to immersing yourself in the Amazon's flooded forest at Mamiraua, a refuge for rare birds, reptiles and mammals; and getting served rodizio-style in the gaucho city of Porto Alegre.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Brazil travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Brazil effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Rio de Janeiro
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Avenida Beira Mar, to Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina, and Beto Carrero World
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Brazilian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Rio de Janeiro; Sao Paulo; The Amazon; Rio de Janeiro State; Ceara & Maranhao; Pernambuco, Paraiba and Rio Grande do Norte; Sergipe and Alagoas; Bahia; Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo; Brasilia and Goias; Sao Paulo State; Parana; Santa Catarina; Rio Grande do Sul; Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Brazil.

Paperback / softback | 656 pages | Published October 2025