![]() ![]() Bikeīrazil is not a bicycle-friendly country on the whole only a few cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba, have dedicated bicycle lanes. Tipping taxi drivers is not normal practice. Outside of cities and main tourist sites, taxis may not have meters, in which case agree on the fare in advance. The higher rate (after 2000, on Sundays and bank holidays) is shown by a flag marked 2. Taxis are metered and passengers should insist that the meter is turned on: the day-time rate is shown by a little flag marked 1 on top of the meter. Mini-cabs, with pre-paid tickets, are also available at international airports. Official taxis, such as the distinctive yellow-and-blue Rio taxis, are the most reliable. TaxiĪll major cities have plenty of taxis, particularly recommended late at night. Drivers are generally required to be at least 21 years old. Localiza (tel: 08, in Brazil only is one of the main Brazilian companies. International companies operate from major airports and main city centres the most common are Avis and Hertz. ![]() Smaller roads take the initials of the state (eg RJ for Rio de Janeiro) plus a number. BR-101 is the longest in the country, running for nearly 4,800km (2,980 miles), from Natal south to Florianópolis, via Rio de Janeiro. Road Classificationįederal highways crisscross the country between major cities and are denoted by the letters BR plus a number. Traffic jams within cities are common, particularly during rush hours and before long weekends. Wandering domestic animals, particularly in rural areas, are another hazard. Drivers should also look out for road humps, which can damage the underside of vehicles if taken too fast. Road conditions vary state roads and toll roads are generally very good, though lesser routes (including federal roads) are often liable to damage from heavy rain, including potholes and fallen trees. There is no shortage of roadside filling stations those on major routes have lanchonetes (diners) and other facilities, often open 24 hours. If you change any flights on your airpass be sure to cancel the original booking otherwise the airline may consider it a ‘no-show’ and cancel all your other flights. Air NoteĪlways re-confirm flights (at least once) delays and over-bookings do happen. It allows unlimited flights within Brazil for 10 or 21 days. It's available to foreign visitors and Brazilians living outside Brazil, and must be bought in conjunction with an international flight operated by GOL, Air France, Delta or KLM.Īzul Airpass ( is available to anyone flying into Brazil on either Azul or United. GOL's Brazil Airpass ( allows up to nine domestic flights on the GOL network. The basic pass includes four flights to any destination in Brazil. LATAM Brazil Airpass ( allows travel on internal TAM flights for up to 30 days. Airport transfers are available between all major centres. Gol ( and LATAM ( operate the largest number of domestic routes. Panrotas ( gives all timetables and fares for internal air travel. Internal flights in Brazil are possible with the shuttle service between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, a regular service from São Paulo to Brasília and a shuttle service from Brasília to Belo Horizonte.Īt weekends and main holiday times (ie Christmas and Carnival) it is advisable to book seats as the services are well used. With such great distances between many of the most popular destinations, flying can be a worthwhile option, saving considerable time and money. Brazil has one of the largest internal air networks in the world, and there are air services between all Brazilian cities. ![]()
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