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Brazil is the largest country in South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and by all South American countries (except Chile and Ecuador) to the north, west and south. This colourful country is famous for its football, its rich musical traditions and its vibrant Carnival. Brazil is a country of great diversity, with cosmopolitan cities and picturesque small towns. There is also an incredible range of natural landscapes: the sacred Amazon rainforest, the Iguaçu Falls, the dazzling beaches and the tropical islands are just some of the attractions to be explored in this country.
REASONS TO GO
The Pantanal wetlands with its astonishing array of wildlife.
Rio de Janeiro: Carnival, Copacabana and Corcovado.
The many islands and gorgeous beaches along Brazil's coastline.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Coastal Brazil is usually hot and humid but can get cold in the south and in the mountains during the winter months. Rainy season goes from January to April in the north, April to July in the northeast and November to March in the Rio/São Paulo area.
HOW TO GET THERE
Brasilia International (BSB) is 12km (7 miles) south of the city. You can take a bus or a taxi to the city centre.
Rio de Janeiro (GIG) (Galeão) is 20km (13 miles) north of the city. To get to the city centre there are public buses and taxis. There is also an airport shuttle bus stopping at all major resorts and hotels.
São Paulo (GRU) (Guarulhos) is 25km (16 miles) northeast of the city. To get to the centre you can take an airport bus or a taxi.
GOOD TO KNOW
Language: Portuguese
Capital City: Brasília
Population: 192 million
Area 8.547.403.5 km2
Calling Code: 55
Currency: Real (BRL)
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 Jan New Year's Day
21 Apr Tiradentes
1 May Labour Day
7 Sep Independence Day
12 Oct Our Lady Aparecida, Patron St of Brazil
2 Nov All Souls' Day
15 Nov Republic Day
24 Dec Christmas Eve
25 Dec Christmas Day
31 Dec New Year's Eve
OTHER HOLIDAYS
Carnival, Good Friday and Corpus Christi
STAY SAFE
One of the regrettable sides of travel in Brazil is the common violent street crime. Take extra precautions and use common sense to keep yourself safe.
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