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BRAZIL - Feel the Passion
Feel the passion and energy of Brazil. Described as the sexiest people on earth, Brazilians know how to flirt, flaunt and have fun.
Covering more than half the land mass of South America and the 5th largest country in the world, dancing, football and looking good are the national pastimes.
When to go
Brazil - north of Rio has a tropical climate averaging 25-38degC in the summer months December - March with pleasant temperatures during the winter. South of Rio can get quite cool during the winter months.
What to see
Rio de Janeiro with its stunning beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, mountains of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado. Be seduced by the Samba and its vibrant nightlife. The Iguazu Falls with 275 separate waterfalls on the border of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil are without a doubt an unmissable highlight of any visit to South America. The Amazon region with its gateway Manaus is well worth a visit for nature lovers. Be sure to visit the wetland region of the Pantanal. Belo Horizonte acts as the gateway to the historical town of Ouro Preto or visit Brazil's futuristic capital Brasilia. For the perfect beach climate, head to Brazil's North East region - over 3200km of glorious soft white sand beaches and the interesting towns of Recife, Fortaleza, Sao Luiz, Natal and Salvador.
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| Population |
150 million, mostly of European, African and Native Indian descent |
| Language |
Portuguese |
| Currency |
Real, currently 3 Real = US$1.00 |
| Tips |
10% is the usual practice |
| Electricity |
220 volts, except Rio and Sao Paulo which are 110 volts |
| Commercial Times |
Banks are open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm |
| Shopping |
Generally open 10am - 6pm Mon - Sat but often until 10pm in main centres like Rio |
| Restaurants |
Lunch is usually served from 12 - 4pm and dinner from 8pm - midnight |
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South America Collection - Specialist for Brazil |
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Rua Visconde de Piraja 550, #108, Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ph: (55 21) 21429300 :: Fax: (55 21) 25113739
info@blumar.com.br :: www.blumar.com.br |
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South America Collection represented by Aviation and Tourism International |
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