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The publisher says: Rio is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation. Accompanied by a companion website, readers can share their experiences and vote for their own personal Top 10s.

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Title: Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date: Dec. 15, 2008
Paperback: 128 pages
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0756636507
ISBN-13: 978-0756636500

The publisher says: 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. The guide includes an 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 Prêto, 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. Accommodations for every budget, from beachfront pousadas to glitzy Ipanema hotels. And talk the talk -- order a meal or make new friends with our easy-to-use language chapter.

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Title: Brazil (7th edition)
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. date: January 2008
Author: Regis St. Louis
Paperback; 764 pages
List price: $26.99
ISBN-10: 1741042976
ISBN-13: 978-1741042979

The publisher says: Experience a place the way the locals do. Comprehensive advice on the best of Brazil, from samba clubs in Rio to kayaking in the Amazon. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Of special note: Brazil has 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including 8 conservation areas and national parks; in 2007, Rio's Christ Redeemer statue was selected as one of the new 7 wonders of the world; new coverage on eco-lodges and green hotel choices in the Amazon and Pantanal regions.

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Title: Brazil (4th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: April 21, 2008
Author: Alexandra de Vries
Paperback; 512 pages
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0470209410
ISBN-13: 978-0470209417