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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. |
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Travel Etiquette for Brazil Getting To and Around in Brazil Cities,
Towns, and Areas of Brazil |
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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.
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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:
 | Budget: US$5-10 |
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| Mid-range: US$10-20 |
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| Top-end: US$20 and upwards |
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.
