Brazil Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Coach: Coaches are by far the easiest and most popular way of getting around Brazil. Services between major cities and tourist destinations are generally comfortable and efficient but distances are long. Main routes include São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Recife to Salvador and Florianopolis to São Paulo. There are many operators including Expresso Brasileiro (tel: (11) 5061 7566; website: www.expressobrasileiro.com) and Auto Viação 1001 (tel: (11) 4004 5001; website: www.autoviacao1001.com.br).
Car hire: International companies operate from major airports and main city centres. Drivers are generally required to be at least 21 years old.
Regulations: The minimum driving age is 18. The speed limit is 110kph (70mph) on most national highways and 80kph (50mph) in cities. Passing on the right is forbidden. Seat belts must be worn by drivers and passengers.
Emergency breakdown service: Members of automobile clubs in some countries enjoy reciprocal benefits with the Car Club do Brasil (tel: (21) 2533 1129; website: www.carclubsite.com.br).
Documentation: International Driving Permit required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Taxi: In most cities these are identified by red number plates. Fares are inexpensive, costing a little more for the ‘special' taxis with air conditioning and better comfort. Willingness to accept a taxi driver's advice on where to go or where to stay should be tempered by the knowledge that places to which he takes a visitor are more than likely to give him a commission - and the highest commissions will usually come from the most expensive places. Taxis are metered and passengers should insist that the meter is turned on. Fares are slightly higher at night and on Sundays. Tipping taxi drivers is not normal practice.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | |
| São Paulo | 1.00 | 7.30 |
| Brasília | 1.40 | 17.00 |
| Salvador | 3.00 | 28.00 |
| Florianopolis | 2.00 | 18.00 |
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