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Alone in Brazil

As rightly believed the grand strategist, Rio residents prefer white pants. See this is very simple. It is enough to buy tickets and go on their own to Brazil, a country where in addition to wild monkeys there has waterfalls, beaches, ocean, carnival and of course football!

Entry formalities

If you own in Brazil are planning to spend no more than 90 days, a visa do not have to worry. Russian citizen need only valid passport. Fly better and cheaper flights to European air carriers with a connection in Paris, Madrid or Amsterdam. Numerous ticket sales and promotions allow airlines to buy tickets well in advance, but at very affordable prices.
Realities and spending

Brazilian real - the national currency, which is exchanged for euros or dollars easier and more profitable in all bank branches. At the airport - the most unfavorable exchange rate, but because there is only a small amount to convert, allowing access to the city. Exchangers in hotels is also not pleased with a good rate.
Prices for food in cafes and restaurants countries depend heavily on how the institution is located close to the tourist area. At the same time, much to delve into quarters confused streets of Rio or Sao Paulo are also not recommended for security reasons.

Lunch at the buffet at the cafe can cost from 20 to 40 reais, and a part of the meat dishes will be present.
Dinner at an expensive restaurant with wine and seafood for two pull 80-100 reais, and a plate of seafood with rice in the same place at the same cost 20 reais.
The price for a liter bottle of drinking water ranges from 1 to 2 reais, but more profitable to buy a five-liter cans, if you plan on staying for a few days.
To stay in Rio with a private bathroom, and within the central part of the city can be for 250-400 reais. But during the carnival prices rise sharply and the same room would cost at least twice as expensive.

Valuable observations

Do not ignore the elementary safety rules, being alone in Brazil. They relate not only to visit the distal parts of Rio and other cities, but also conduct on the beaches. Try not to swim far from the coast, and guided to stay in that part of the beach where the lifeguard. Local waves and strong currents may play a cruel joke with not too skilful swimmer.

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Areas of Rio de Janeiro

Areas of Rio de Janeiro can be seen on a map of the city - it is formally divided into 34 district, but the city has traditionally represented the four main areas.
Name and description of the main areas of Rio de Janeiro

Southern region (including Leblon, Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Botafogo, Lagoa): its main attractions - the statue of Christ the Redeemer (with viewing platforms should enjoy the surroundings and make amazing photo, and since around the statue of circling helicopters, you can go on a helicopter tour, valued at approximately $ 150), Flamengo Park (suitable for walks and active pastime thanks to sports courts, bicycle paths, boat station, barbecue areas, in addition, there is a museum of contemporary art and Carmen Miranda), Leblon (for wealthy tourists ), Copacabana (beach volleyball surfing + + photograph of sand sculptures), Ipanema (a safe and enjoyable swimming, prices 30% higher than in Copacabana).
Northern region: an area famous for Saenz Pena, with its cafes, restaurants complexes, boutiques and cinemas, as well as stadiums, among which the Maracana stadium (inspection tour here includes images of famous Brazilian players, locker rooms and football fields). Tourists should be aware that many of the streets are patrolled by the police of the Northern District of frequently occurring crimes and robberies here (doubtful citizens are subjected to document checks, and even searched).
Barra da Tijuca: the area is famous for its 18 km long beach of Barra Beach - thanks to the waves, he held in high esteem at the kite and windsurfers (strong waves interfere with swimming, and children here should not be left unattended).
Historic Centre: Downtown is divided into several blocks, are allocated quarterly Cinelandia and Paws (visit the national library stores a collection of old books, the Palace of Pedro Ernesto, the Municipal Theatre, Aqueduct Arcos de Lapa; and if you are interested in nightlife their leisure time should be spent Street Rua da Lapa), Carioca and Uruguayana (known confectionery Colombo park Campo do Santana). We should also mention the quarter of Santa Teresa - he is famous mosaic stairs Selarona, Orthodox Church of the Holy Zinaida, Ruins Park, tram "Bondina", which is worth a ride.

Where to stay tourists

A distinctive feature of hotels in Rio - a lack of budget hotel rooms. In this connection, it is recommended to engage in advance hotel reservation.

Many tourists prefer to be occupied in hotels in the area of ​​Copacabana, because there is noisy and crowded. While in the area, you will always be at the center of important events. From hotels (mid-market) can be identified "Hotel Astoria Palace" and "Orla Copacabana Hotel". Find a relatively inexpensive hotels can be in the areas of Lapa and Botafogo.

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Trip to Brazil

The trip to Brazil - a country carnival, capoeira and other exotics you will remember for a very, very long time.
Public transport

Public transport system is represented by buses rather motley coloring. On most routes fare is fixed at approximately polreala.

The bus made to enter through the back door, but you need to leave the car through the front. Fares possible and the conductor and the driver. Bus fleet badly outdated, and because buses go slowly: speed not exceeding 60 km / h.

There are urban buses that cater exclusively coastal areas. In this case, the payment is taken on the basis of kilometers traveled. Stopping on such routes will be available "on demand". Most of the cars have air conditioning.
Taxi

Taxis can be found on the streets of any major city. The car can be ordered by calling, catch yourself, or outsource is a hotel receptionist. Price per ten kilometers is approximately 1 real. But still, before planting it is best to discuss the price.

Basically, taxi drivers do not speak English and to get to the place without incident, were asked to write your address on the paper. This can help anyone from the staff.
Metro

The subway has three cities: Rio de Janeiro; Sao Paulo; Recife.

All subway rather short and include a maximum of two branches. But they are quite modern and, most importantly, clean. Metro starts work at six in the morning and ends at eleven. Sunday - the day off.
Airlift

Domestic flights connect almost all the major cities. Air travel involved and the state ("Varig") and private airlines. Aircraft are in good condition and the service is also quite decent.
Railway transport

The railway network in the country is hopelessly outdated, and therefore mostly used to transport goods. The total length of roads - 29 200 kilometers.

Passenger traffic is carried out only in several directions. The longest route - Belo Horizonte - Victoria.
water transport

Quite a significant part of transport take the river and sea transport modes. The Amazon region is a boat, motorboat boats and simple are the most common means of transportation.
Car rental

To rent a car, do not forget to bring your driver's license, drawn up by an international model and a credit card. Rental can be found around almost every major hotels and at the airport.