Transport in Brazil is very well developed in the southern and southwestern regions of the country.
The main modes of transport in Brazil:
- Public transport: this includes buses, metro (Recife, Rio de Janeiro), trolleybuses.
You should know that you need to get off the bus through the front door and enter through the back.
As for intercity buses, it is quite comfortable to ride on them, but it should be borne in mind that the schedule and prices are subject to frequent changes, as a result of which there are often delays in flights, sometimes even for the whole night.
- Air links: you can get to all major Brazilian cities using the services of aircrafts (domestic air transportation is carried out by Lan, Azul, Gol).
Since the flight to Brazil from other countries is quite expensive, while on holiday in the country it is worth visiting several of its regions in 1 trip. For example, a popular route is the following: Rio - Sao Paulo - Manaus - Fortaleza - Recife - Salvador - Rio.
In this case, it is worth purchasing the Air Pass, which is presented in 3 versions - for the south and the center; throughout the country; northeast Brazil. Any of them are valid for 21 days from the date of purchase.
- Rail transport: despite the fact that railways connect all major cities in the country, the flights are irregular.
But almost every day, trains bring tourists from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo and back.
If you want to admire the beautiful scenery, you should take a train trip, for example, from São Paulo to Santos.
When buying train tickets, it is worth considering that children 3-9 years old are entitled to 50% discounts, and free travel is provided for children under 3 years old.
- Water transport: since ferries run between all ports, everyone can move on ships owned by private companies (they move along the rivers of the whole country).
And if you wish, a trip to the beautiful islands of Santa Catarina and Ilha Grande can be organized for you.
Taxi
Since all taxis are equipped with meters, tourists are advised to insist on turning them on. Pay attention to the counter: 1 - will indicate that you will pay according to the regular rate, and 2 - according to the night or the rate valid on holidays.
Since you may not wait for change, it is advisable to have small bills with you.
Car rent
If desired, you can rent a car in any major Brazilian city. But to conclude a contract, you will need a lot of documents, in particular an IDP, and the lease itself is quite expensive.
But before you start renting, you should keep in mind that outside the city you will not see signs, in the north of the country there are not very good roads, traffic in cities is slowed down by traffic jams, parking in the wrong place is punishable by fines, and drivers are often attacked for the purpose robbery.
As a traveler, you will be able to travel around Brazil by various means of transport.
