| Country |
Brazil counts as the fifth largest country of the world, almost as large
as the US. Even children know such sights, as the Sugar Loaf mountain, the
Copacabana or the famous Iguassu waterfalls! The Brazilians are known to be a
people with a zest for life and festivities, one just has to think of the Rio
carnival. This country of many contrasts has something to offer every visitor:
the famous beaches of Rio; Sao Paulo with its numerous breath-taking bays; the
south with the Iguassu waterfalls; the stretch of the Amazon between Manaus and
Belem in the north; the enormous wood and swamp area surrounding Mato Grosso in
the west of the country. |
| Climate |
The largest part of Brazil lies in the tropical zone with minor fluctuation
in temperature. The further north one goes, the warmer it gets. In the
Amazon basin average temperatures of 28° Celsius are reached. However,
south of Sao Paulo the differences between winter and summer are considerable.
The rainy season in the south lasts from December to March, in the Amazon
basin from March to May. |
| Entry regulations |
For a stay of up to 90 days, travellers from most western
countries only require a passport valid for at least a further six months.
Details are available from the nearest embassy or from us. |
| Currency |
Currency Brazilian Real; 1 Real = approx. US$ 0.35 (as
from 1st Dec. 2004) |
| Vaccinations |
Amazon: Yellow fever and Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended.
If you are travelling from Mexico, Paraguay, Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador,
Peru or Bolivia, Yellow fever is mandatory! |
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