Northeast Brazil Guide (BRAZIL UNIBANCO TRAVEL GUIDE) Paperback – December 1, 2006

The Northeast Brazil Guide embraces the whole privileged coast of the northeastern region and shows its best in terms of historical monuments, art, music, nature, cuisine, sports and celebrations. The rides and trips are divided into nine itineraries through the states of the region - Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraiba, Rio Grande do Norte, Ceara, Piaui and Maranhao. Specialists and appraisers of the northeastern culture sign texts with their personal impressions. They are: Jarbas Vasconcelos (popular art collector), Jose Eduardo Agualusa (Angolan writer), Josimar Melo (gastronomy critic), Walter Salles (film director) and Xico Sa (journalist and writer), among others. Commented suggestions of lodging and restaurants complete the publication, which also brings useful information such as distances, access tips, bus stations, agencies and recommended guiding services. The Northeast Brazil Guide is the third volume in the BRAZIL UNIBANCO GUIDES series - a collection that presents the country's best in terms of historical, cultural and natural heritage. It contains: -The best attractions at 165 top destination in all 9 states of the Northeast region. -Over 600 hotel and restaurant descriptions. -The best and latest tips about getting around, shopping and locating support services. -234 photos and 46 maps and illustrations. -Articles by experts on various facets of the Northeast region culture and society.About the BRAZIL UNIBANCO GUIDES series: The BRAZIL UNIBANCO GUIDES series is the only travel guide series to Brazil by Brazilians. It shares vivid and discerning descriptions of the best sights, hotels and restaurants, and offers comprehensive information on the country's historical, natural and cultural heritage. From the rhythms of Rio - that epicenter of celebration - to the verdant and life-sustaining vein of the Amazon, Brazil is a fertile, vast enchanting land. Special articles by prominent Brazilians and foreign professionals with expert knowledge of Brazil offer insights that will expand your understanding of this unique and varied country. Read more