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Celebrate the return of King Momo during Carnaval Discover the best way to reach the top of Pao de Acucar - ropes and climbing shoes provided Stroll the back streets of peaceful and oft-overlooked Urca, a village within the metropolis Catch the sunset among fisherman, young couples, surfers and beach combers at Ponta do Arpador Indulge in feijoada...

From the iconic Acropolis rising majestically above the expanse of the city to modern art galleries, charming neighbourhood squares and lively bars, bustling Athens is a delightfully quirky clash of past and present, a city that confronts and surprises. Visitors are drawn by ancient monuments bathed in the famous light, but it?s the city?s...

Concise and practical grammar chapter will help travellers get started on the right foot. Extensive food and culinary section makes reading menus a breeze. 3500-word two-way dictionary to assist even the most language-shy traveller....

Mountains, lakes and deep alpine valleys; food and wine, and Vienna 's gritty eloquence: Austria has captivating culture to get into, and iconic landscapes for getting away from it all. Anthony Haywood, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, ...

Step into Tokyo, metropolis of the world, and lose yourself in blazing neon flashing to the beat of the future, with jaw-dropping views from soaring sky­scrapers and the ever-radical street fashions of Shibuya and Harajuku. Down maze-like streets crammed with possibilities, you'll need to know your options. Best of Tokyo puts the whole city in your...

Bolivia is a Lonely Planet specialty! Lose yourself among blinding-white salt flats, creep through the jungle seeking wildlife, shop in a bustling indigenous market and explore exquisite colonial cities. Adventure awaits - let us take you there.64 Detailed easy to use mapsBEST KNOWLEDGE: This is the world's best selling guide to BoliviaFULL COLOR...