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Getting Around
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you're not traveling with a group or set departure, it's very important
to know how to travel around the country and bewteen cities and towns.
We've assembled some brief information about the options that are
available to you. If you need more details regarding how to get around,
we can recommend some excellent and helpful guides available in our
bookstore.
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plane
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Flights
within Brazil are not cheap, but with the huge distances involved,
the outlay may be an absolute necessity, since travel by road might
take days or even weeks, depending upon your itinerary. Brazil has
four major carriers (Varig, TAM, Vasp and Transbrasil) and several
regional airlines. Together they cover an extensive network of cities.
Ask us about a Brazilian airpass, a special airfare package allowing
flights between most major cities as featured on our Hidden
Brazil with Airpass tour as well as the Highlights
of Brazil tour. If you plan an extended tour of Brazil,
or would like to visit several regions by plane, an airpass can save
you a bundle! |
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by bus
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Except in the Amazon basin, buses are the primary form of long-distance transportation for the vast majority of Brazilians, and services are generally excellent and relatively cheap. All major cities are linked by frequently travelled bus routes. Group tours offered by ecobrazil.com utilize comfortable, air-conditioned buses for sightseeing. | |
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train |
There are very few railway passenger services in Brazil, despite the fact that there are over 30,000km (18,600mi) of track. However, enthusiasts should not despair as there are still some wonderful rail journeys in Brazil, including some by steam locomotive. A particularly beautiful stretch is the one that lies between Curitiba and Florianopolis as seen on our Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina tour. | . |
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by boat
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Although river travel in Brazil has decreased due to the construction of a comprehensive road network, it is still possible to travel by boat between some of the cities of the Rio S�o Francisco and other rivers and canals in the country. Contact us about trips on selected boat tours such as the Deep Into the Amazon tour, a stupendous river journey on the Amazon River, leaving from the jungle port of Manaus. | |
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car
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Travelling by automobile is the best way to get around short distances in the country. However, if you're not used to the Brazilian way of driving, it may be disconcerting or even dangerous. In the larger cities, traffic is disorganized, parking is difficult and moving violations are a way of life. Also, car rentals are rather expensive compared to North America. We strongly recommend this as your last option. |
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locally
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Local public buses tend to be very good in Brazil. They are very cheap and can be crowded at times. In the largest cities, executive-style buses with comfortable seats and a/c are used. Taxis are reasonably priced and efficient. Most of drivers are honest, friendly and knowledgeable. You should be aware of tricks used by some drivers to increase your fare. S�o Paulo offers an excellent subway system. |
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