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Brazil Highlights
Be amazed by this colorful destination,
a pearl of South America.
To travel through Brazil is the perfect opportunity to live experiences “not made for tourists”.
Enjoy countless destinations, take pictures of postcard-perfect beaches, come to its World´s famous Carnival and spot amazing wildlife in the Amazon and Pantanal. Brazil should be definitly in every traveller’s bucket list.
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The People
The cultures of the natives and the original inhabitants, Africans, and Portuguese have together formed the modern Brazilian way of life.
This diverse cultural background has helped show off many celebrations and festivals that have become known around the world, such as the Brazilian Carnival and the Bumba Meu Boi. The colourful culture creates an environment that makes Brazil a popular destination.
Brazilians are very warm, friendly people. They love the melody and dancing to the beats, and you will definitely be familiar with music pumping through the speakers every now and again.
The Language
Portuguese is the official language. However, the Portuguese spoken in Brazil has its own intonation and accent that differentiates it from that spoken in Portugal.
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Travel Tips
Our main travel tips to enjoy a complete experience in Brazil.
Learn more about the best season to visit this destination, currency, electrical connections, means of transport and much more!
Best time to go
The Best time to travel to Brazil for foreigners is in great part determined by the weather depending on where you will go and
what you would like to do.
Brazil’s climate at this time is generally warm, however in regions such as the south and southeast storms begin and temperatures are lower.
High Season
(dec-mar)
Summer time. Busy season.
Best time for the beach and excursions.
Low Season
(may-sep)
The coldest and rainy season.
Best time to explore the Amazon and Pantanal.
Useful travel tips to Brazil
Documentation
A valid Passport.
Most countries in America and
Western Europe do not require a visa.
Insurance information
Currency
The Brazilian currency is the Real.
Major credit cards are widely accepted.
Packing
Brazil flights allow, as their restrictions are limited to 50 pounds (23 kg) per person.
Clothing
Light clothes, cotton, comfortable clothes in summer.
Warmer clothes, winter coat, jacket in winter.
Hat & Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher).
Waterproof coat / rain poncho.
Insect repellent & personal medications.
Electricity
2 voltages, 127v (110v) and 220v.
Outlets have 3 holes, while the plug can have two or three round plugs.
This plug model is relatively new in Brazil, so in many cases the old outlets (one round hole and two flat plugs) coexist with the new ones.
How to get there?
Brazil with an estimated area of over 8.5 million km² is the country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass.
It is the fifth largest and fifth most-populous country in the world.
Air Transportation
The majority of direct flights to Brazil fly to São Paulo’s Guarhulhos International Airport, Brasilia International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport).
Sailing
By Sea:The main passenger port is Rio de Janeiro, which is used by many international cruise ships. Other popular ports are Santos in São Paulo, Salvador de Bahía, Recife and Fortaleza.
By River: Regular catamarans routes trough the Amazon River to Manaus from Peru and Colombia.
By Land
There’s direct land access to Brazil from nine countries.
From Argentina: easiest crossings are near Foz do Iguaçu and Paso de los Libres to Uruguaiana.
From Bolivia: The main crossings are at Corumbá, Cáceres, Guajará-Mirim and Brasiléia. The busiest crossing is between Quijarro – Corumbá.
From Uruguay: The crossing most used by travelers is Chuy (Uruguay)–Chuí (Brazil).
From Paraguay: The two major border crossings are Ciudad del Este (Paraguay)–Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Pedro Juan Caballero (Paraguay)–Ponta Porã (Brazil).
From Colombia: Leticia, on the Rio Amazonas in far southeast Colombia, is contiguous with Tabatinga (Brazil).
From Peru:via the border at Assis (Brazil)–Iñapari (Peru).
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