A travel to Brazil, a country which is more than a country in South America, but it is a continent of about 8,515,770 km², 286 times Belgium, almost 16 times France!From the endless Amazon to the colossal waterfalls of Iguaçu, from the quadrilateral of drought in the Sertão to the marshy territory of the Pantanal, in Brazil , nature reaches the extremes of excess.The excess! This may be the key to Brazil. We travel to discover Brazil for its beaches, its warmth, and its music, for the unique madness of its carnival, for its incredible energy as for its languors, for its tropical rain forests and the jungle of its cities. And above all, to shake their certainties, in contact with an extremely welcoming people, who have kept their zest for life despite the difficulties.Brazil is a great and beautiful country to visit at least once in your life. It is a country with great natural and cultural diversity, which leaves no one indifferent. Organizing a trip to visit Brazil is not easy, obviously, because you have to negotiate great distances to visit the essential places in the country. There is also a concern for security in Brazil, which curbs many people in their desire to discover this country.We thought about this and more to give you all the information you need to organize your travel to Brazil with suggestions for places to visit and practical advice concerning: Security, transport, accommodation, visa, etc.
To travel to Brazil, you need a visa, unless if your country is one of the visa-exempt countries. For instance, the Americans don’t need a visa to travel to Brazil; they can visit Brazil with just a valid passport for more than 6 months and a ticket for leaving the country, which may be required at border control at the entry of the country. Other countries don't need a visa to visit Brazil. For more information about countries that are exempted of Brazil visa, you can check about in RIO
Brazil is a huge country, and the climate changes drastically from the South to the North. It's never too cold there, even in winter. (winter is especially felt in the south of Rio de Janeiro)The most favorable periods, according to the regions:In the North East: from September to mid-Decemberthe Amazon: June-July to OctoberIn Salvador de Bahia: from September to mid-DecemberRio de Janeiro and in the South of Brazil: from June to September
Here are some essential travel tips you need to know for a successful travel to Brazil
Brazil has no less than 62 airports, of which 22 are open to international traffic. Internal flights are recommended due to the long distances between major Brazilian cities.
The train is not at all an option in Brazil. Plane or buses are the two options for getting around the country.
Each city has its rodoviária (or rodoviário terminal). These bus stations often have a large choice of restaurants and shops.
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The monetary unit of Brazil is the real (reais in the plural). You can get reais in vending machines or in exchange offices available in stations, airports or shopping centers.The taste for life and the exchange rate fluctuates depending on the country's economic situation. Currently, Brazil remains very affordable compared to a few years ago.
Stay (excluding round trip ticket): from 850 $ to 2,500 $
Buses are affordable (5 $ per 100km). But regarding the distances in Brazil, plane tickets are sometimes cheaper than buses, especially if booked in advance.
Nothing particular to report at this level except to drink mineral water and watch out for raw food (wash well) in the jungle.
Even if Brazil is reputed to be dangerous. You can travel there without too much risk by following these simple rules:
Traveling to Brazil is not always easy. It takes a good deal of courage and the ability to meet people while traveling and befriend the locals easily. If so, Brazil offers one of the best experiences in solo travel.
Brazil, with all its diversity, its cultural and natural richness, is an excellent destination for a family trip. The whole family will find pleasure and exciting activities to do. It's also a great honeymoon destination.
If you restrict yourself to a few cities in the country without venturing too far into the most remote and wild parts of the country. Traveling with a baby to Brazil can be very pleasant. A stay in the state of Rio de Janeiro with a baby is a perfect idea.
Originally published on Live Positively .