Loaded with information on Brazil's iconic city, this guide will take you from Rio's famous Mardi Gras carnival to its spectacular beach and mountain scenery.

The Camino de Santiago has experienced a striking revival. Cutting across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east, to Santiago de Compostela in the west, it leads you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this medieval pilgrim route. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the magnificent cathedral at Santiago. • Detailed maps for the Camino de Santiago. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, Footprint Focus Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain’s most famous historical route. The content of the Footprint Focus Camino de Santiago guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Northern Spain Handbook.

Relax on one of Salvador’s white-sand beaches and you will see the art ballet of capoeira, smell the rich spicy cooking of Bahia, and get the unmistakable feeling that you are in African Brazil. The homeland of Brazil’s African heritage is like nowhere else in Brazil: carnivals sway to the rhythms of the drum troupe orchestras while churches are decorated with statues of black saints. Footprint Focus Bahia & Salvador will take you from the cultural capital Salvador, along Bahia’s beautiful coast, stopping off at an assortment of laid-back little towns and hedonistic party-cities on the way. Includes practical advice on getting to and around the region plus fascinating insights into the area’s culture and history. • Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. • Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and party. • Detailed street maps for Salvador and other key towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Bahia and Salvador without weighing you down.The content of Footprint Focus Bahia & Salvador guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Brazil Handbook.

People-watch on the glorious beaches of Litoral Norte, experience colonial Brazil in the charming streets of Embu, and explore the rainforest-covered mountains that back on to the bottle-green Atlantic ocean. From relaxing days in a trendy São Paulo café to adventurous days exploring Brazil’s largest island, Footprint Focus will help you pick the most rewarding places to explore in this diverse region. Jam-packed with information about the city’s lively art and music scene, passionate sporting events such as the Brazilian Grand Prix, and spectacular scenery, this guide also provides up-to-date recommendations on where to eat and sleep and how to get around this vibrant region. • Featuring the top attractions of the city and lesser-known excursions, this concise guide is ideal for those looking for both culture and adventure. • Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat. • Includes information on the region’s eclectic festivals. • Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps and metro map of São Paulo. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Brimming with advice on how to navigate this buzzing metropolis, this Footprint Focus guide will let you tantalise your taste buds in the city one day and lounge on a pristine beach the next. The content of Footprint Focus São Paulo guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Brazil Handbook.

This guide features the latest information on Recife's bursting art and music scene plus advice on how to visit the region's spectacular coastline and colonial towns.

If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you’ll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons, thermal pools and Caribbean beaches; a land where hummingbirds congregate to drink nectar and sacred quetzal birds hide in treetops. Footprintfocus Costa Rica is brimming with information on adventure activities from diving to trekking, eco-friendly options for accommodation and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and drink. • Essentials section with tips on getting there and around. • Includes fascinating insights into the history and culture of the country. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on festivals and activities. • Detailed street maps for San José and other important towns and cities. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Costa Rica without weighing you down.

Stroll around the World Heritage Site Colonia del Sacramento and you will feel like you have travelled back in time: 17th colonial buildings grace the historic section, while the lively modern town extends around a bay. Go by horseback across the country’s rolling hills and stay overnight at a country estate. From historic gems to thermal springs, from charming riverside towns to gorgeous beach resorts: Uruguay is ideal for adventurous and leisurely visitors alike. Footprintfocus Uruguay also features detailed coverage of Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country, plus comprehensive listings on where to eat, sleep and have fun. • Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. • Covers Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country. • Highlights map of Uruguay and Buenos Aires so you know what not to miss. • Detailed street maps for Montevideo, Buenos Aires and other important towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Uruguay without weighing you down.

Lush, tropical landscapes define this area of the Caribbean. From the low-key and traditional Dominica to the spectacular mountains of St Lucia, there is much to explore. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these accessible and rewarding Caribbean destinations. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around St Lucia & Dominica. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from diving in turquoise waters to admiring the French colonial architecture. • Detailed maps for St Lucia & Dominica. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus St Lucia & Dominica (Includes Fort-de-France (Martinique), Castries, Soufrière & Roseau) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean’s most undiscovered regions.

Ruggedly beautiful, Yorkshire has much to offer travellers. From the historic and gorgeous city of York, to the breathtaking moors crashing into the sea on sheer cliffs, Yorkshire is also home to the busy modern nightlife of larger cities such as Leeds and Sheffield. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this alluring region of the UK. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Yorkshire. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and seek adventure. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from cheese-tasting to hiking in the moors. • Detailed maps for Yorkshire and around. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Yorkshire provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of England’s most marvellous regions.

Catalunya is fiercely independent, and packs a lot into a small space. From sampling a crisp, sparkling bottle of cava to exploring magnificent national parks, Catalunya will not fail to entertain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this flamboyant region of Spain. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Catalunya. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from finding the best nightlife to the top places for winter sports. • Detailed maps for Catalunya’s key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Catalunya provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain’s most fun-loving regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Catalunya guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Spain Guide.