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Climate
Average Annual Temperatures
Although 90 percent of the country is within the tropical
zone, more than 60 percent of the population live in areas
where altitude, sea winds, or cold polar fronts moderate
the temperature. There are five climatic regions in Brazil:
equatorial, tropical, semi arid, highland tropical, and
subtropical. Plateau cities such as São Paulo, Brasília,
and Belo Horizonte have very mild climates averaging 66°F
(19°C). Rio de Janeiro, Recife, and Salvador on the coast
have warm climates balanced by the constancy of the Trade
Winds. In the southern Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre
and Curitiba, the subtropical climate is similar to parts
of the U.S. and Europe with frosts occurring with some frequency.
In this region temperatures in winter can fall below freezing.
Despite the popular image of the Amazon as a region of blistering
heat, temperatures of more than 90°F (32°C) are rarely experienced
there. In fact, the annual average temperature in the Amazon
region is in the range of 72 79°F (22-26°C), with only a
very small seasonal variation between the warmest and the
coldest months. The hottest part of Brazil is the northeast
where, during the dry season, between May and November,
temperatures of more than 100°F (38°C) are recorded frequently.
The northeast has greater seasonal variation in temperatures
than does the Amazon region. Along the Atlantic coast from
Recife to Rio de Janeiro, mean temperatures range from 73°F
to 81°F (23 27°C). Inland, on higher ground; temperatures
are lower, ranging from 64°F to 70°F (18 21°C). South of
Rio, the seasons are more noticeable and the annual range
of temperature greater. The average temperature for this
part of the country is in the range between 63°F to 66°F
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Average Annual Rainfall
Brazil's most intense rainfall is found around the mouth
of the Amazon River near the city of Belém, and also in
the vast upper regions of Amazônia where more than 78 inches
(2,000 millimeters) of rain falls every year. Another important
region of heavy rainfall is along the edge of the great
escarpment in the state of São Paulo. Most of Brazil, however,
has moderate rainfall of between 39 to 59 inches (1,000
to 1,500 millimeters) a year, with most of the rain falling
in the summer, between December and April. The winters tend
to be dry. The driest part of the country is the northeast,
the so called "polygon of drought", encompassing 10 percent
of the country's territory. In this region rainfall is undependable
and the evaporation rate is very high, making it difficult
to raise crops. Along the coastline, south from Recife,
the mountains trigger rainfall from the Trade Winds. In
some places behind the mountains, such as the region south
of Salvador, the hinterland is dry because the rain is dumped
on the mountains leaving very little for the area behind.
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How
to get there?
Several airlines offer scheduled services
between the United States and Brazil.
| American Airlines |
1-800-433-7300 |
| Continental Airlines |
1-800-231-0856 |
| Delta Airlines |
1-800-221-1212 |
| Japan Airlines |
1-800-525-3663 |
| Tam Airlines |
1-888-235-9826 |
| United Airlines |
1-800-241-6522 |
| Varig Airlines |
1-800-468-2744 |
For customized help in planning your air
and land travel, follow this link to find a Brazilian
Travel Agency.
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Flight duration to/from Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main
gateways to Brazil. Flight time is eight hours from Miami
to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, ten hours from New York,
just over nine hours from Atlanta, thirteen from Los Angeles
and sixteen from San Francisco. back
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Flight time between different cities within
Brazil
Considering the size of the country, the
best way to travel throughout Brazil is by air. Flying domestically
can be quite expensive. However foreign visitors can travel
economically by purchasing air passes from Tam Airlines
or Varig prior to arriving in Brazil. Compared to domestic
air travel available in Brazil, air passes are an excellent
value. A round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus
can cost over US$1000. Currently, an air pass exchangeable
for up to 5 domestic flights used within 21 days costs approximately
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From
|
To |
Hours |
Aracaju |
Maceió |
0:50 |
Aracaju
|
Recife |
0:50 |
Aracaju |
Salvador |
0:40 |
Belém |
Fortaleza |
2:50 |
Belém |
Macapá |
0:50 |
Belém
|
Manaus |
1:00 |
Belém
|
São Luis |
1:00 |
Belo
|
Horizonte Goiânia |
1:20 |
Belo
Horizonte |
Juiz de Fora |
0:50 |
Belo
Horizonte |
Vitória |
0:45 |
Brasilia
|
Belém |
2:20 |
Brasilia
|
Belo Horizonte |
1:10 |
Brasilia
|
Cuiabá |
0:30 |
Brasilia
|
Curitiba |
1:55 |
Brasilia
|
Fortaleza |
2:30 |
Brasilia
|
Goiânia |
0:40 |
Brasilia
|
Manaus |
2:45 |
Brasilia
|
Recife |
2:20 |
Brasilia
|
Salvador |
1:55 |
Campo
Grande |
Londrina |
1:50 |
Cuiabá
|
Campo Grande |
1:15 |
Cuiabá
|
Goiânia |
2:25 |
Cuiabá
|
Rio Branco |
1:40 |
Curitiba
|
Florianapólis |
0:45 |
Curitiba
|
Foz do Iguaçu |
1:05 |
Curitiba
|
Porto Alegre |
1:10 |
Fortaleza
|
Natal |
0:55 |
Fortaleza
|
Salvador |
1:40 |
João
Pessoa |
Natal |
0:35 |
Manaus
|
Boa Vista |
1:30 |
Manaus
|
Parintins |
0:55 |
Manaus
|
Porto Velho |
1:20 |
Natal
|
Maceió |
1:00 |
Porto
Alegre |
Florianapólis |
0:50 |
Porto
Alegre |
Foz do Iguaçu |
1:30 |
Recife
|
Fernando de Noronha |
1:25 |
Recife
|
Fortaleza |
1:10 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Belém |
3:35 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Belo Horizonte |
0:50 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Brasilia |
1:30 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Curitiba |
1:35 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Florianapólis |
2:30 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Fortaleza |
3:00 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Maceió |
2:40 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Manaus |
3:00 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Natal |
3:00 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Porto Alegre |
2:00 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Recife |
2:45 |
Rio
de Janeiro |
Salvador |
1:50 |
Salvador
|
Vitória |
1:00 |
Salvador
|
Ilhéus |
0:40 |
Salvador
|
Maceió |
1:00 |
São
Paulo |
Recife |
3:00 |
São
Paulo |
Belo Horizonte |
1:00 |
São
Paulo |
Brasilia |
1:35 |
São
Paulo |
Cuiabá |
2:45 |
São
Paulo |
Curitiba |
0:50 |
São
Paulo |
Florianapólis |
1:00 |
São
Paulo |
Foz do Iguaçu |
1:30 |
São
Paulo |
Goiânia |
1:30 |
São
Paulo |
Manaus |
2:55 |
São
Paulo |
Porto Alegre |
1:35 |
São
Paulo |
Recife |
3:00 |
São
Paulo |
Rio de Janeiro |
0:45 |
São
Paulo |
Salvador |
2:15 |
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Taxis
There are a large number of taxicabs in all
major cities. Regular taxicabs can be hailed on the streets,
and radio taxis can be ordered by phone. Radio taxis are
air conditioned, somewhat more expensive and experienced
at meeting the needs of international travelers.
At the major airports, the designated airport taxi companies
have booths at the arrivals area, with fixed rates.
Most taxi drivers don't speak English, so it is advisable
to have the address you are going to written on a piece
of paper to show the taxi driver.
Tipping is not expected, yet many people choose to round
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Temperature
Conversion Table
Temperature
In Brazil temperatures are measured in Celsius i.e Centigrade.
To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit, divide the Celsius value
by 5, multiply by 9 and add 32. Below you will find a temperature
conversion table.
Fahrenheit
113
104
98
95
86
80
77
68
60
55
50
45
41
35
32 |
Celsius
45
40
36.7
35
30
26.7
25
20
15.5
12.8
10
7.2
5
1.7
0 |
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Tipping
&Taxes
Airports: porters may charge as much as
$1 per bag
Taxis: Tipping is not expected, yet many
people choose to round up the fare. Drivers in some cities
charge for help with baggage
Hotels: a $1 tip is a sufficient for chambermaids
and bellboys
Restaurants: a 10% gratuity will often be
included in the bill
Sales Taxes: advertised prices on
store windows and bills will always include sales taxes
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Visa
As a matter of reciprocity a visa is required
for American citizens wishing to visit Brazil. To obtain
a tourist visa you will need:
Download Visa Application form in PDF
Format
- A passport that is valid for at least
six months from the intended date of arrival in Brazil
- One passport-sized photograph (2" x 2")
- A photocopy of round trip ticket
- A duly filled out and signed visa application
form
- The $100.00 processing fee
Additional information and extra fees may
apply, depending on the specific details of your trip, be
sure to check directly with the Brazilian Consulate where
you will be applying for a visa.
To find out which Brazilian Consulate or
Consular Office you should contact, click on the name of
the state or region where you live.
Citizens of some countries do not require
a visa to visit Brazil for tourism purposes, provided the
trip is strictly for tourism and the stay does not exceed
90 days.
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Vaccination
A
yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required only
if you have traveled within the last 90 days, to any of
the following countries: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina,
Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador,
French Guyana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea,
Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela).
Yellow fever vaccination is advisable if your destinations
in Brazil include any of the following Brazilian states:
Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District of Brasilia, Goiás,
Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia,
Roraima and/or Tocantins.
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