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Lonely Planet Brazil (Lonely Planet Brazil)
Books: Travel: Brazil: Item 7
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Lonely Planet Brazil (Lonely Planet Brazil)by Regis St. Louis, Andrew Draffen, Molly Green, and Thomas Kohnstamm
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Lonely Planet should be ashamed, December 6, 2005 Reviewer:Reader (Atlanta) - After trying to use Lonely Planet with my first Brazilian stop, Sao Paulo, I would definitely NOT recommend this travel guide. I read criticism of the prior edition on Amazon but assumed that Lonely Planet would have corrected the errors in this updated edition. I assumed wrong. Errors on the map still persist. The first day I wasted a good amount of time looking for accommodations that were incorrectly indicated. Once I did find them, I found that Lonely Planet was way off with the price information. Granted the Real has increased recently, but the prices were more than 3 times higher than Lonely Planet's estimate, so the information is plain wrong, not because of currency fluctuations. Another day I wasted time trying to find a bookstore that wasn't even close to the map's dot. Assuming the stated address was correct, I was told to take a cab from the spot where the map indicated it should be because it was so far away. I was able to look at a Let's Go Brazil at my hostel and I would probably recommend that book. Even with the earlier publication date, the information seemed to be more up to date. Rough Guide's information on the internet also looks useful. The poor quality and apparent laziness I found in the Sao Paulo section is really pathetic and Lonely Planet should be ashamed of publishing such errors. I want my money back.
Book Description
Sunbathe in Tambaba, float down the Amazon on a riverboat or dance to pulsing axé in Salvador - whatever your dreams, live them in Brazil. Explore its pristine beaches, steamy jungles and music-filled cities with our inspirational guide, which takes you from Rio's unrivaled nightlife to the Pantanal's spectacular wildlife without missing a beat.
• JOIN THE PARTY - expanded Carnaval chapter packed with insider tips on Rio's bacchanal, plus details on year-round festivals throughout the country
• BE INSPIRED - wander the cobblestone streets of Ouro Preto, spy dolphins on the Rio Negro and hike beside waterfalls in lush national parks
• FIND YOUR WAY with more than 150 maps, nearly double the number of any other Brazil guide
• SLEEP SOUNDLY - accommodations for every budget, from beachfront pousadas to glitzy Ipanema hotels
• TALK THE TALK - order a meal or make new friends with our easy-to-use language chapter
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