Cinematic Journeys in Latin America


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This book critically examines how movies that feature real or imagined explorers and expeditions creatively feature the geography of Latin America. It focuses on how locales are scripted into film plots and artistically depicted, and demonstrates that place is as important as any character in a film, especially in this genre. Nineteen key films are analyzed. Some, like Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, The Other Conquest, Embrace of the Serpent, and The Lost City of Z are based on the exploits of real explorers. Others are fictional, including Apocalypto, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The author also discusses the evolution of exploration-discovery films, including trends that will likely be found in forthcoming movies.







The Washington Post Index


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City Maps Manaus Brazil


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City Maps Manaus Brazil is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Manaus adventure :)




Vacation Goose Travel Guide Manaus Brazil


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Vacation Goose Travel Guide Manaus Brazil is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 50 city attractions, top 13 nightlife adventures, top 50 city restaurants, top 20 shopping centers, top 44 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun Manaus adventure :)




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil


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Now available in PDF format. Brazil evokes images of Carnaval, skillful soccer teams, the sounds of bossa nova and samba, and Brazilians of all ages swaying across the white sands of Ipanema and Copacabana in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil leads you straight to the very best this vibrant country has to offer. This complete travel guide for Brazil includes street-by-street neighborhood maps of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, unique cutaway illustrations, floor plans, and reconstructions of must-see sights, plus 3-D aerial views of the key areas to explore on foot. You'll also find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide. Insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Brazil, from the pristine island resorts of Sao Paulo to the thundering Iguazu Falls to the Amazon rain forest; to colonial towns, remote villages, and Brasília's Modernist architecture. Practical travel information will help you get around by train, bus, or car. Discover the authentic spirit of this lively Latin American nation with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil.




A Journey in Brazil: A Travel Journal of Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, the Amazon River and Rainforests, Featuring Brazilian History, Food, Cultu


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Louis Agassiz sheds insight into Brazil's history: his travels took place in the 1860s, when the country was undergoing great change as an Empire and grappling with its this development. The author offers accounts of a Brazil now lost to time; observations of the urban culture and life, and the natural habitat of the countryside and forests, offer immense insight into the era. Most of the text is written as a narrative diary, wherein Agassiz observes and describes traversing colonial-era Rio de Janeiro, the city of Manaus, the Amazon river, various villages, and the vast rainforests. As a zoologist, Agassiz's interest in the wildlife present in Brazil form a recurring theme. However, the text is careful not to dwell on matters obscure or scientific; while the author at work, he also covers matters of culture and day-to-day life. Anecdotes include Brazil's Emperor Pedro II arranging room chairs that he sits equally with other attendees - reasoning that science does not distinguish people by position.




I Love Brazil Travel Guide


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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Only for a limited time! ★★★Why should I buy this Brazil travel guide instead of any other?★★★ The most important reasons: You find all the information you need for your journey in Brazil compact in this book. You won't need another source of information and can plan your personal route full of Brazilian highlights. I tried all activities and visited the sights myself. I describe in great detail how you can get there or do it yourself and therefore you can save a lot of money. It is light as you can bring it along on your phone or e-reader It will inspire you and inform you about secret spots that you don't want to miss It is cheaper than other travel guides It is the best DIY travel guide for Brazil. This guidebook isn't for you if you don't like texts that are written in a travel blog style. If that bothers you, you should look for a different travel guide for Brazil. ★★★ What ,,I love Brazil" offers you: If this isn't your first ,,I love..." travel guide, you already know what to expect. I mostly travel as a "solo female traveler" and with my travel guides, I want to make the most beautiful places in that country approachable for individual travelers. All this in an affordable way. Thanks to ,,I love Brazil" you should be able to travel to Brazil without any worries, lots of positive anticipation and a good plan. After reading my travel guide, you should have a clear vision of your trip and how to get to the sights you want to see by yourself. For example, what is the easiest option to get to the spectacular Iguazu Falls (in Brazil and in Argentina)? Or how will I not get robbed in Brazil? Where is the most beautiful beach and what are the must-dos in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo? ,,I love Brazil" will answer you those questions and many more. In ,,I love Brazil" you find all my personal experiences of my trips to Rio, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Itacaré, Chapada Diamantina, and much more. Enjoy spectacular views, private beaches, dance Samba or Forró with locals, drink delicious, fresh coconuts or Caipirinhas, swim in the bluest and clearest natural pools, and marvel at the biggest waterfall in the world. I planned all my trips carefully with ideas out of all the good guidebooks I could find, so you don't have to spend this money anymore. Plus, I used TripAdvisor and a lot of helpful blogs. If you want to have a more personal experience than the usual tourist and have some actual explanations of how to have the best possible (and safe) experience in a place, this guidebook is definitely right for you. More info about other countries you find on my blog: www.swissmissontour.com ►►► As a BONUS if you buy ,,I love Brazil" you will receive a free packing list and the highlights of my ,,I love Thailand" travel guide. ◄◄◄ I love Brazil e-book categories: - Brazil travel guide - travel guide Brazil - Brazil travel guide 2019 - Brazil tour book - Brazil holiday - Brazil traveling - Rio de Janeiro city guide - Sao Paulo tour guide - budget travel guide - Amazon travel guide If you buy the print book you will receive the e-book version for free. Click the button ,,Buy with 1-click" and your journey in Brazil may start!




Lonely Planet Brazil


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Lonely Planet’s Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Iguacu Falls, take a jungle trip, and frolick in the waves at Ipanema Beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Brazil and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Brazil Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Brazil’s best experiences and where to have them NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 115 maps Covers Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais & Espírito Santo, Sao Paulo State, Parana, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasilia & Goias, Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia, Sergipe & Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande do Norte, Ceara, Piaui & Maranhao, The Amazon The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Brazil, our most comprehensive guide to Brazil, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Rio de Janeiro, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)




A Journey in Brazil


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Louis Agassiz sheds insight into Brazil's history: his travels took place in the 1860s, when the country was undergoing great change as an Empire and grappling with its this development. The author offers eye-opening accounts of a Brazil now lost to time; observations of the urban culture and life, and the natural habitat of the countryside and forests, offer the reader immense insight into the era. Most of the text is written as a narrative diary, wherein Agassiz observes and describes traversing colonial-era Rio de Janeiro, the city of Manaus, the Amazon river, various small towns and villages, and the vast rainforests. As a zoologist, Agassiz's interest in the diverse wildlife present in Brazil forms a recurring theme in this book. However, the text is careful not to dwell too long on matters obscure or scientific; while the author is clearly at work, he also covers matters of culture and day-to-day life. Anecdotes include lectures which Brazil's Emperor Pedro II attended; the leader arranges the room's chairs that he sits equally with other attendees - reasoning that science does not distinguish people by rank or position. As Agassiz and his company travel through Brazil, we are treated to many vignettes of life. The fiestas, street scenes and atmosphere of the locales are evocatively described. We hear of bustling markets and harbors, plazas in which coffee beans dry, the periodic hunting, and an enmeshed, diverse society blending European habits and native customs. The beginnings of modernity, such as plans for railroads, are also detailed. In a later portion of the book Agassiz expounds on differences between what he terms the 'human races' - opinions which have since come into disrepute. This new edition of A Journey in Brazil reproduces the twenty-five illustrations of the original 1868 text, as well as the author's appendices and notes.