Brazil travel guide

Find out what to see and do when travelling or backpacking around Brazil in South America.

Brazil highlights

	Destination	Make a reservation
	Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro is the traveller's capital. Great beaches like Copocabana & Ipanema have electric, sexy atmosphere. Head up the Sugar Loaf mountain cable car for great views of the beaches and mountains. Head up for a closer look at Christo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer). Book yourself tickets to a wild South American football match in Rio!	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Iguassu Falls Iguacu Falls spans 3 countries (Brazil, Argentina & Paraguay) Many stay in hotels in Foz do Iguassu. You can easily spend 2 full days walking round. It's possible to take speed boats into 'The Devil's Throat' waterfall for a few dollars!!	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	The Pantanal The Pantanal wetlands are accessible from Corumba on the border of Bolivia. 4-day adventure trips take you closer than most like to the wildlife of Cayman, piranhas and parrots.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	The Amazon Manuas is the main base for river trips along the Amazon River.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Salvador da Bahia Brazil offers an excellent beach experience at Bahia, Salvador.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours

Main travellers routes

• Rio to Bolivia via Iguassu
• Rio to Salvador up the east coast
• Amazon River boat trips (5 day trips)

Capital and main cities

• Brasilia (Administrative)
• Main cities - Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo (7 hours apart by bus)

Languages

• Portuguese
• Little English spoken in Brazil

Currency

• Real
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Visas (always check with your embassy)

• No visa requirements for UK tourists for a stay of up to 3 months

Foreign Office Advice

• Brazil foreign office advice

Flights and accommodation

• Check flight prices to Brazil
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Tours and day trips in Brazil

• Brazil tours and day trips

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