Brazil Guide: Travel & Leisure
Our travel guide gives you useful advice on getting about using public transport, driving by car as well as explaining how to buy, sell, rent or import a car.
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Brazil's national transport system
Travelling long distances in Brazil
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. If you want to experience its scenic and cultural variety, then you must be prepared to travel long distances. The most common ways to travel from city to city are by plane, coach, or car.
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Driving in Brazil
Requirements, traffic rules, and documentation
Driving in Brazil is not for everyone. Yet, due to poor public transport infrastructure in some areas, you may not have much choice but to get behind the wheel and face the cramped inner-city streets. Here are the traffic norms and safety measures that should be taken.
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Urban transport in Brazil
Using public transport within cities
Brazil is constantly criticised for its lack of investment in infrastructure. Although predicted to improve significantly over the next decade, public transport services within cities tend to be underdeveloped, chaotic, and overcrowded during rush hours.
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Car rentals in Brazil
Where to go, costs, and requirements
If you are only planning on staying in one city, renting a car may not be worth the trouble. Drivers in cities tend to be reckless and they don't always comply with traffic rules. That being said, if you plan on leaving the city, whether it be for a trip to the beach or a historical town, access to a car will prove particularly useful.
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Beaches in Brazil
A rough guide to Brazil’s best beaches
The beaches are one of the main tourist attractions in Brazil. However, with over 2,000 different beaches along the 7,491km of coast, it can be difficult to decide on which ones to visit. This is a brief guide which includes some of the most popular beach destinations in Brazil.
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