Louis - Brazil
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Wander the streets of bohemian Lapa, where samba spills from every doorway
Swim eyeball-to-eyeball with hundreds of exotic fish in crystalline waters
Brave near-vertical descents on a wind-whipped dune buggy ride
Sling a hammock and relax as your riverboat glides up the Amazon
In This Guide:
Seven authors, 375 days of in-country research, 33 types of transport (including water buffalo, mine car and canoe)
50% more coverage of chic, dynamic Sao Paulo
A samba musician, a wildlife tour guide and other locals introduce you to their Brazil
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Before you go to Brazil, find out whether you need a visa. Many nationalities require them, including citizens from the US, Canada and Australia. for more details.
If youre going to Carnaval in Rio, Salvador or Olinda, secure hotel reservations as far in advance as possible. That also holds true for Rios Reveillon (New Years Eve; , book your room in advance often easily done over the internet. During the busy summer season (December to March), its also wise to book ahead.
Brazil is a large country, with vast distances between destinations. If you plan to visit a number of regions, consider purchasing a Brazil Airpass , which allows you between four and nine in-country flights at a set rate. These tickets must be purchased outside the country.
Brazils high season runs from December to March. This is when the country fills with both foreign visitors and vacationing Brazilian families (school holidays run from mid-December to Carnaval, usually in February). Prices rise during this time and youll face more crowds, though this is also the most festive time in Brazil. Brazils low season runs from May to September. With the exception of July, which is also a school-holiday month, this is the cheapest and least-crowded time to visit the country though it can be utterly vacant in some resort areas and cold in the south.
Depending on where you go, weather may be a significant factor in your travel plans. In Rio, the humidity can be high in summer, with temperatures hovering around 28C (82F). Rainfall is another factor, with October to January being the wettest months. In winter Rio temperatures hover around 23C (73F), with a mix of both rainy and superb days.
On the northeast coast, from Bahia to Maranho, temperatures are a bit warmer year-round than in Rio with days reaching 31C (88F) but due to a wonderful tropical breeze and less humidity, its rarely stifling. The rainy season runs from about mid-December to July, though even then youll encounter gorgeous days.
See for more information.
The Amazon region (the north) is one of the worlds rainiest places and rainfall occurs most frequently from December to May, making travel exceedingly difficult then. The rest of the year the region still receives plenty of rain, though showers tend to last only an hour or two.
The Pantanal also has rainy and dry seasons, and if you plan to go, do so during the dry season (mid-April to late September). The rest of the year, the wetlands receive tremendous rainfall, washing out roads and making traveling a nightmare.
- Getting your visa, if you need one .
- Learning a few Portuguese words and phrases .
- Insect repellent containing DEET .
- A yellow fever vaccine .
- A waterproof jacket.
- A Brazil Airpass if youre planning to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time.
The South has the most extreme temperature changes, and during the coldest winter months (June to August), Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paran and So Paulo have temperatures between 13C (55.4F) and 18C (64.4F). In some towns, the occasional snowfall is even possible. As elsewhere along the coast, summer is quite hot, and youll have lots of company on the beach.
Admission to samba club in Rio R$15
Two-hour flight from Rio to Salvador (one way) R$220
Double room in a comfy pousada in Arraial dAjuda R$120
Eleven-hour bus ride from So Paulo to Florianopolis R$87
Four-day excursion in the Pantanal R$500
For more price information, see the Lonely Planet Index, inside front cover.
Although still cheaper than North America and parts of Europe, Brazil, with its booming economy and strong real, has become South Americas most expensive country.
How much to budget depends on where you stay and how much ground you plan to cover. Some cities, like Rio, have grown particularly pricey in the last few years. Rural and less-visited destinations are often significantly cheaper. Bus travel costs about R$8 (US$4) per hour of distance covered. Flights, which sometimes run fare specials, might not cost much more for long hauls. Decent accommodations and particularly rental cars (which cost about R$100 per day) can quickly eat up a budget.
If youre frugal, you can travel on about R$100 (US$50) a day paying
around R$40 for accommodations, R$30 for food and drink, plus bus travel, admission to sights and the occasional entertainment activity. If you just stay in hostels and plan to lie on a beach, eating rice, beans and fish every day, you can probably scrape by on R$70 a day.
Since our inception in 1973, Lonely Planet has encouraged our readers to tread lightly, travel responsibly and enjoy the serendipitous magic independent travel affords. International travel is growing at a jaw-dropping rate, and we still firmly believe in the benefits it can bring but, as always, we encourage you to consider the impact your visit will have on both the global environment and the local economies, cultures and ecosystems.
Sustainable travel is fairly easy within Brazil, but with the increasing use of eco splashed about, it can be hard to separate the green from the greedy ( for tips on finding eco-friendly hotels). With a little research and a healthy sense of adventure your trip can have a positive impact on both the local economy and the environment.
For more detailed information on the wider environmental issues facing Brazil, and how these are being tackled, see the Environment chapter .
Unless youre traveling from a neighboring South American country, its almost impossible to avoid flying into Brazil. To combat the heavy environmental costs associated with air travel, consider offsetting your carbon emissions . Once in Brazil, flights will prove tempting if youre traveling great distances, but there are other options, including riverboats in the Amazon, buses and even a few rare train lines.
Slow travel is getting back to basics. Skip the long plane journey in favor of traveling locally, focusing your trip on a region in Brazil, like Bahia or Maranho. You can always come back and cover another part of the country. And once you get to where you are going, hike, bike and paddle your way to that off-track destination. Were not saying that you should never take busses or planes, far from it. When necessary, take that bus or taxi ride. It directly benefits the Brazilian economy, so youll know your carbon footprint is going directly toward putting dinner on the plates of locals. You can also take an organized tour .
If you stay in reasonably comfortable hotels, eat in nicer restaurants, go out most nights and book the occasional flight or guided excursion, youll probably spend upwards of R$250 a day. Those planning to stay overnight at particularly comfortable guesthouses in resort areas, eat at the best restaurants and not stint on excursions or nightlife can easily spend R$500 a day or more.
Bear in mind that during the December-to-February holiday season, accommodations costs generally increase by around 30%. During Carnaval accommodations prices triple, but a week afterwards, the prices drop to low-season rates. Another thing to remember: resort areas near major cities are often packed on summer weekends. There will be fewer crowds
and sometimes lower prices if you visit during the week.
Brazil is fair value for solo travelers, as long as you dont mind staying in hostels. Otherwise, a single room generally costs about 75% of the price of a double room.
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