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b r a z i lA trip to Brazil requires some planning. U.S. citizens need a tourist visa and a passport that's valid for at least six months. Visas, issued for 90-day stays, can be obtained at the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate. Travelers should also take some medical precautions: A yellow fever vaccination and certificate are required. Diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, leprosy and leishmaniasis are also prevalent in this region, so it is highly recommended to get appropriate vaccinations before embarking on your trip. Consult your doctor. The fifth largest country in the world, geographically, Brazil borders all but two countries in South America -- Chile and Ecuador. Rio de Janeiro is home to some of the planet's most luscious beaches, including the infamous Copacabana. São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and is famous for both its night life and its appalling poverty and crime rates. Travelers should keep money, passport and other valuables close to their bodies and out of sight. Adventurous travelers wishing to explore the Amazon River usually depart from Manaus. International flights land frequently in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo from most major cities in South America and a few outside the continent. Air travel from one city to another -- often necessary because of the size of the country -- is expensive but not difficult. In the Amazon Basin, buses are the primary form of getting around. All major cities are connected by bus lines. For hardy travelers, there is also a train system that runs throughout the country.
For more information, contact: Brazilian Embassy
Brazilian Tourism Bureau
Brazilian Tourism Office
Brazil Embratur-Brazilian Tourism Board
A general note about travel information: A wealth of travel-related information is available online from a variety of sources -- guidebook publishers, database "travel agents," government-sponsored tourist information and private sites. You can access such information by doing a destination-based word search -- e.g., Brazil, South America -- using any of the standard search engines. The information above is meant to provide the essentials you need to know before planning a trip. It is not meant to replace a Web search. We strongly encourage you to explore the extraordinary resources of the Internet to find the information best suited to you. And don't forget our Table Talk area -- another great source of detailed advice! |
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