The world's 10 greatest parties
From Venice and Rio to Bolivia's Oruro, some cities really know how to kick up their heels. Natalie Paris chooses the best
Top 10 countries to visit in 2011
Lonely Planet has drawn on the knowledge, passion and kilometres travelled by its staff, authors and online community to present the Top 10 Countries to visit in 2011.
Tripologist: Cash cards give you peso of mind
Would a cash card in $A be more stable against South American currencies?
The other side of Rio
Ben Stubbs takes a guided tour of South America's largest favela, close to the world's most famous beaches.
Food file: Rio De Janeiro
Get your taste buds tingling with the Latin flavours of this iconic city, writes Ute Junker.
Street smart: Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo
RIO has the booty-shakin' pizazz of Copacabana and Carnivale but for more cerebral cultural attractions, Sao Paulo is Brazil's finest.
Down and dirty: Brazil's other Carnival party
A bizarre Carnival craze erupts each year, where the only costume required is layers of thick, dark, sticky mud.
City of beaches, bodies and banging drums
From the sexy beaches and clubs to the dangerous slums, Larissa Ham is electrified by the energy of Rio de Janeiro.
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Home of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil has always been a hot destination. But now it's even hotter. From the party atmosphere and world-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the remote, wild jungle around the Amazon river, Brazil offers adventures to suit all kinds of travellers. It's the world's fifth largest country by both population and geography, so there's plenty to explore.
