region in South America´s largest and most diverse country. Bursting with culture, Recife and Northeast Brazil are home to one of Brazil´s most engaging art scenes.

From advice on how to visit dramatic gorges to essential information on some of South America´s most authentic carnivals, this guide will enable you to experience every corner of Brazil´s most alluring region. Includes Rio Grande do Norte and Fortaleza. Features the region's flourishing art scene as well as scenic hotspots. Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat. Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps for important towns and cities.