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Brazil is a country of mythic proportions and for hundreds of years it has symbolized the great escape for visitors into a primordial, tropical paradise. Probably because of the movies, the country of Brazil has ignited the Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of the Carnaval in Rio to the immensity of the dark Amazon.

 
 

General Information
Travel Etiquette for Brazil
Getting To and Around in Brazil

Cities, Towns, and Areas of Brazil
Accommodations in Brazil
Dining in Brazil

Things to See and Do

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Travel Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out. TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide travel. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Getting To and Around in Brazil

Getting There
Varig, Brazil's national airline, flies from many major cities in the world. There are frequent flights to Rio from all major cities in South America. Other gateway airports in Brazil include São Paulo, Recife (popular with German package tourists), and Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas. 

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Brazil has land borders with every other country in South America, with the exceptions of Ecuador and Chile, so while some travelers may bus in from Uruguay in the south, others arrive via the train, called the trem da morte (death train), from Bolivia. By river, many travelers take a slow boat down the Amazon from Iquitos in Peru or into the Pantanal via the Rio Paraguay from Asunçion.

Airline tickets, hotel and car rental reservations

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Getting Around
Flying within Brazil has become more popular as it is becoming cheaper, thanks to recent deregulation. Be sure to shop around for promotional specials. And, if you are able, fly at night - many fares are cheaper at night. 

Buses are the primary form of long-distance transportation in Brazil, except in the Amazon basin. Services are generally excellent and cheap. All major cities are linked by frequent buses. As an example, there's at least one every 15 minutes between Rio and São Paulo during peak hours. 

There are very few railway passenger services in Brazil and rail services continue to be cut more and more throughout the country. However, for the real rail enthusiasts there are still some wonderful railway routes that remain in operation, including the Curitiba-Paranaguá run. 

Although river travel in Brazil has decreased due to the construction of a comprehensive road network, it is still possible to travel by boat between some of the cities of the Rio São Francisco and along the Amazon.

Dining in Brazil
Dining can be an experience in Brazil and much of it is very good. Try some of the local cooking and have fun. Here is what you might expect to pay for restaurant meals:

bullet Budget: US$5-10
bullet Mid-range: US$10-20
bullet Top-end: US$20 and upwards

Things to See and Do
Hang gliding is popular and there are great spots for hang gliding in Rio, especially around Pedra Bonita, near Pepino beach. 

Surfing is popular all along the coast. Waves are especially good in the southern state of Santa Caterina, but there is also plenty of surf close to Rio. Sailing is big in Búzios and off the larger resorts along the coast. Inland, the Rio Araguaia in Goiás and Tocantins is known as a fishing paradise. 

There are excellent opportunities for rock climbing in and near Rio and in the national and state parks, and hiking is great along the coast. 

Futebol (soccer) is the national obsession and if you can play the game or talk about it meaningfully, you'll become an instant hit.

www.SailingAdventure.com is a great web site where you can discover the pleasure of sailing with full comfort and safety in the most beautiful places off the coast of Brazil. Visit heaven-like islands, bays and beaches and practice your favorite water sports in crystal-clear, warm waters. With maximum service and safety, you, your family and your friends will certainly appreciate relaxing and enjoying yourselves on board one of our fantastic, modern and comfortable sailboats. Choose the one you like best, with or without a crew.

Links for Brazil
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When it comes to travel guides and other travel resource information, I personally prefer the travel guides and books put out by Fodor.

Click on Brazil Adventures for some interesting ideas on ways to see Brazil.

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www.SailingAdventure.com is a great web site where you can discover the pleasure of sailing with full comfort and safety in the most beautiful places off the coast of Brazil. Visit heaven-like islands, bays and beaches and practice your favorite water sports in crystal-clear, warm waters. With maximum service and safety, you, your family and your friends will certainly appreciate relaxing and enjoying yourselves on board one of our fantastic, modern and comfortable sailboats. Choose the one you like best, with or without a crew.

Colinas Residencia Brazil - Located in Ipanema, 200 meters from two of Rio de Janeiro's most beautiful beaches (Copacabana Beach and Arpoador Beach), Colinas Residencia Hotel offers 24 single, double or triple rooms. Our spacious rooms are equipped with private bathrooms with hot water, towels and sheets, air conditioners, cable TV, telephones, in-room safes and refrigerators. There is a restaurant inside the building, a garage and private security 24 hours a day. We are near the best night life points and bars. Our friendly staff will help you to have the best vacation on the most famous carnival city in the world. We'll provide you with warm and pleasant service and we'll give you all the tips and travel info to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We speak English, hablamos Español, nous parlons Française and falamos Portugues. We have a money exchange service, travel agency, car rental service and can purchase plane tickets and book city tours for our guests.

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