Footprint handbooks

Photographs cannot prepare you for Rio. Against a magical backdrop of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, glittering emerald waters and powder-sand beaches, the leisurely Carioca life unwinds. Within easy reach of the city are the idyllic shores of pretty Paraty and lush, verdant Ilha Grande; inland, the glorious colonial cities of Minas Gerais dazzle with gold leaf and baroque buildings. * Highlights maps and inspirational color section, so you know what not to miss. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and have fun

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