Brazil Adventure Tours

One of the earth's greatest natural masterpieces, Brazil adventure trips symbolize the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise. From the wild spectacle of Carnaval to the immensity of the lush Amazon, Brazil is a country of mythic proportions. It is the fifth largest country on earth with a melody of superlatives, the Amazon, the world's mightiest river; Iguazu Falls, with massive volumes of water cascading over the mile-wide escarpment of the Parana plateau; vast equatorial rainforest, palm-kissed beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see and deep canyons of granite and quartzite surrounded by densely covered forests. A vast range of diversity makes adventure travel Brazil the ultimate outdoor 

Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
Population: 199 million
Capital City: Brasilia
Languages: Portuguese
Currency: Real
Time: UTC -2 to -4
Electricity: 110/220V 60Hz
Major Industries: Metal ores & products, transport equipment, soya beans, and coffee

IMPORTANT FACTS

Travel Documents

To enter Brazil, you must hold a current passport valid for six months beyond your date of departure from the country. Citizens of Canada, USA, and many other countries are required to hold a valid tourist visa for entry into Brazil. Check with your local Brazilian embassy for current requirements prior to departure. 

Application

 and processing fees for tourist visas to Brazil vary from country to country. If you require a tourist visa, please be aware that the processing time for a tourist visa is typically a minimum of ten business days. By law, as a tourist you are required to carry your passport with you at all times.

Food

The mainstay of the Brazilian diet is rice and black beans, generally served with beef, chicken or fish. Steak is a national passion. A wide variety of international restaurants can be found in Brazil’s larger cities. There are certain regional specialties. The South is famous for its barbecues, and the Northeast for its spicy seafood dishes. The country’s national dish is “feijoada,” a bean potpourri, reputedly introduced in Brazil by black slaves as early as the 1500's.

Water

Water is generally untreated and not safe to drink. Bottled water, fruit drinks, soft drinks, coffee and tea are all widely available and are safe to drink.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for Brazil with the exception of a yellow fever vaccination for persons entering from countries listed as endemic for yellow fever. Other recommended vaccinations typically include tetanus, diphtheria and polio. We advise you to contact your nearest travel clinic for information on health requirements, as this information changes frequently. A good website for current information is The Centre for Disease Control.

DESTINATION WEATHER INFORMATION

There are very few areas of Brazil that cannot be comfortably visited all year round. Generally, seasonal changes are not dramatic, the most defined being in the south. Winter in Brazil is from June to September. Only the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Parana and Sao Paulo get cold. A few towns even get snow! Summer is at its height from December to February. In the south of the country, including Rio, the humidity can be very high, with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F). The rest of the year Rio has temperatures from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). The northeast is generally hot all year round, with a cool breeze that prevents it from being stifling. Temperatures average about 28°C (82°F). The highlands of the interior, including Brasilia, are cooler than the coastal regions with frequent rains. Brazil has rain throughout the year. Short tropical rainstorms are most common, although more continued rain can affect the south during the winter months. Brazil's highest rainfall is in the Amazon and usually takes the form of a short daily downpour.

April to October: Warm and humid with pleasant afternoon temperatures. These months have the least amount of rain.

November to March: Rainy season. Hot and humid.

April to September: Dry and hot. Average temperature in afternoon is 33°C (91°F).

October to March: Wet season. Temperatures are hot with average afternoon temperatures reaching 33°C (91°F).