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Traveler Information

Attractions (major) Rio de Janeiro and the famous beaches of Copocabana and Ipanema, Sugar Loaf mountain and the Views of Rio, and of course...Carnival. Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The exciting city of Sao Paulo, where over 20 million people live in the metro area. Brasilia, the capital, a World Heritage Site, and the historic coastal city of Salvador. All somehow pale in significance to the natural wonders of the Amazon with it creatures, indian tribes and its miles-and-miles of unending mystery and discovery

Official Currency Real (conversion rates) here

Electricity There is no (one) standard system. Generally 110 or 120V, 60 Hz

Language Portuguese (official)

Times to Travel Experienced travelers say that the best time to visit Brazil, is "anytime." And for the most part temperatures and conditions are great throughout the year. Minor exceptions are in the southern part of Brazil where summers (most of the time) are very hot, and the winters (some of the time) very rainy. Note that summer vacations for Brazilians occur December through February, and beach areas are crowded and expensive.

Tourism Web Sites
Brazilian Embassy (Washington D.C.) here!
Brazil Travel Site here!

Travel Brochures U.S. 202.238.2700

Travel Warnings U.S. State Department here

Seasons
Spring: September 22 - December 21
Summer: December 22 - March 21
Fall: March 22 - June 21
Winter: June 22 to September 21

Visas For the latest information follow this link, once there access Consular Services

Weights and Measures Metric

South America Country Pages

Brazil Pages

BRAZIL Description here

BRAZIL Economy here

BRAZIL Facts and Figures here

BRAZIL Famous Countryman here

BRAZIL Flag and Symbols here

BRAZIL Government Information here

BRAZIL Land Statistics and Landforms here

BRAZIL Maps here

BRAZIL Recommended Links here

BRAZIL Time, Weather and more here

BRAZIL U.S. CIA Info page here