Question 1

Which are the best places to visit on the Brazil Tour?

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1. Florianópolis: In our Brazil Tour Packages one of the top places to visit is the island of Florianópolis. Its one half is situated on the mainland and the other half on an island. ‘The Magic Island’ of Brazil is known for its open and uncluttered beaches like Praia dos Naufragados which can be only reached after a bit of hiking. Enjoy gorgeous views of pastel-hued sunsets at any one of the 60 beaches at Florianópolis.Tourists can hike and explore the island to find lovely waterfalls and bright blue lagoons on its coast. You can stay at an authentic Brazillian beach house in the more northern part of the island, which is more touristy. If you want to surround yourself in nature, there are more quiet beaches in the South of Florianópolis.- Location: State of Santa Catarina2. Chapada Diamantina: Our Brazil Tour Packages take you into the wilderness of National Park Chapada Diamantina. The landscape is riddled with spectacular hidden treasures such as the Cachoeira da Fumaça, one of Brazil's gargantuan waterfalls of which turns into mist.One of the most striking features of the region, however, are the two vast underground cavities known as Poço Encantado and Poço Azul. The water in the two pools is so pure that they seem to be empty, and the sunshine that enters gives the pool a startling electric blue shade.- Location: Av. Barão do Rio Branco, 80 - Centro, Palmeiras - BA, 46900-000, Brazil- Timings: Open 24 hours3. Pantanal: Our Brazil tours will take you to Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands. The natural marshes encourage the viewing of animals and the untouched Pantanal area has no significant human population that ensures the wildlife thrives.The wetland provides spectacular scenery and the opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife and birds. Spotting the South American jaguar is the highlight of the trip; the Pantanal is the only location on the continent to catch sight of the mysterious beast.- Location: Mato Grosso do Sul4. Porto de Galinhas: Eight years in a row, readers of the Brazil journal Voyage & Tourism elected this wonderful spot to visit in Brazil as the "Best Brazilian Beach." The town was an isolated fishermen's settlement, located in the south of Recife, and is now open for anyone who would like to relax and enjoy the stunning beaches that Recife has to offer.A few hundred meters out in the water, you will find a reef. You snorkel and see them up close. In the beaches behind these reefs, natural pools form when the tide is low, and you will find a variety of fishes in these natural aquariums.- Location: State of Pernambuco5. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: Actually, the word 'Lençóis' means bedsheets. This name instantly makes sense as you stand on the top of a sweeping white sand dune in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Lençóis, situated in northern Brazil, has a stunning view that will leave you gasping for breath.The rain collects in the alleyways between the sand dunes, which leads to the desert becoming a place where the sand dunes vary in sight, with cerulean lagoons. Many different species of fish live in the lagoons, and one of them hibernates in the wet areas of the sand during the dry season, only to resurface when the lagoons revive.Price: 56 BRL per dayLocation: Barreirinhas - State of Maranhão, 65590-000, Brazil6. Iguazú Falls: Our Brazil Tour Packages take you to see the Iguazú Falls, they are Mother Nature's most eloquent representation of beauty in our world. Walk on the wood platform over the magnificent Devil's Throat fall, which is about 80 metres high.At the bird park, you can rejoice at the exotic feathered birds who are part of many ongoing conservation programs.- Location: Paraná State7. Fernando de Noronha: Fernando de Noronha is a Brazilian chain of islands. It is a paradise for those interested in animal life and diving and consists of 21 reefs, Islets and rocks of volcanic composition and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Island.This protected area provides a range of opportunities for leisure on golden sands and for watching tropical fish, sharks, turtles and dolphins in the shallow waters of jagged shorelines, unspoiled scenery. The environmental sanctuary caps visits annually, which is why it always features some of Brazil's most amazing natural scenery.Location: Pernambuco State8. Blue Lake Grotto, Mato Grosso do Sul: The Blue Lake Grotto is one of the world's biggest submerged cavities. It is not clear precisely how deep the waters of this lake are.You wouldn't believe that this cavern has a stunning, blue lake from the inside because it's entrance is modestly covered. This grotto is thought to be flooded by an unseen underground stream. A 3 metre tall sloth and a sabre-toothed cat were found with several other animal bones from the Ice Age in this cave. Book an itinerary out of our Brazil Tour Packages to see and experience a cave that is thought to be about ten million years old.- Location: Bonito9. Sugarloaf Mountain: The peak of the Sugarloaf Mountains overlooks the landscape of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. Named after its conical shaped peak, Sugarloaf is one of popular spots for tourists in Rio.You can reach the mountaintop by a cable car. Every 20 minutes, a cable car leaves for the summit. Roundtrip tickets can be brought from the cable car station on Avenida Pasteur.- Location: Rio de Janeiro- Timings: 8am-9pm10. Mount Roraima National Park: It sweeps up the borders of Venezuela and extends to Brazil and Guyana. It is remote and difficult to reach in the far north of Brazil, making it much more attractive for explorers and campers alike.Those who make the effort to visit will be met with isolation and nature in its purest form, with pristine mountainous landscapes, mind-boggling peaks, and breathtaking sights. Much of this is without a single human being in view.Location: RoraimaBest time to visit: December to April

Question 2

Which are the best things to do on a Brazil tour?

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1. Go to the world’s largest Flower Market: The world’s largest flower market resides in Brazil. Twice a week this market opens up even before the sun rises and attracts people with its wonderful sights and fragrances. At the CEAGESP gallery you will find a great variety of flowers, ranging from the most common ones to the most rare and exotic ones.- Location: R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-030, Brazil- Timings: 8AM-5PM- Price: Approximately 115 BRL2. Visit the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro: Located inside the heart of the concrete jungle is another jungle. Walk on the twisted paths along ancient trees and escape from the noise and crowd of Rio. Take a look at the exhibition of medicinal plants and Japanese styled gardens and the rainforest area. The Rio Botanical Gardens are certainly worth visiting from the various places listed in our Brazil packages.- Location: Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, Brazil- Timings: Tue-Sun, 10AM-6PM- Price: Approximately 59 BRL3. Celebrate Rio Carnival: Rio de Janeiro Carnival unites millions of Brazillions and people from all over the globe to celebrate the biggest party in the world. The five-day carnival taking place in the city of Rio de Janeiro has its origins in the Roman Catholic traditions.. The lavish and mind-blowing Carnival parade takes place in the stadium of Sambadrome. The music, the dancers, the stunning floats of the dance parties or blocos will provide you a visual overload that you will never be able to forget.- Location: Sambadrome stadium- Timings: Every year in February or March- Price: 107 BRL- 990 BRL4. Amazon Jungle Excursion: Join a group of Amazon Jungle Excursions in any of our Brazil Tour Packages. Explore the thick forests of Amazon and participate in fun group activities like camping and catching piranhas near the Amazon waters to learn the way of the jungle and local families. You will be able to see the diverse flora and fauna present in the rainforests of Amazon.- Location: Codajaz or any village in Amazonas- Price: 23,000 BRL5. Visit the Museum of Tomorrow: The Museum of Tomorrow is another unusual place to visit in our Brazil tours. It is probably one of the most mind-boggling and uncommon museums in the world. Though its name might suggest it's related to an imaginary future or science fiction, it gives you a vision of a future that has a chance of becoming our reality. It highlights the severe problem of Earth’s finite resources and shows us what is necessary for us to do in order to sustain ourselves.- Location: Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, Brazil- Timings: Tue-Sun, 10AM-6PM- Price: Approximately 114 BRL6. Come across Full Moon Flooding in Paraty: Walk the ancient cobblestoned streets of the tiny colonial town, Paratay and watch them get flooded on a full moon or any time after rain. Flooding was an ancient cleaning strategy. Around 500 years back this city was planned to be constructed below sea levels because the founders thought the roads wouldn’t have to be clean and all the dirt and garbage would flow out into the sea.- Location- Paratay- Timings- Every full moon

Question 3

What is the best time to visit Brazil?

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Majority of rainfall takes place in the wet or Summer season So It is hot and humid in the summer months of December to March. That is why you need to take advantage of the cheapest deals and good weather of the Spring season. Hence September and October are the best months to visit Brazil when spring is in full bloom.

Question 4

How to reach Brazil?

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You can reach Brazil by Air, by road and by rail or sea:- By Air: The most common way to reach Brazil is by air. Most direct flights land in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which have the largest airports of the country.- By Road: If you want to travel by road, you can book bus services online and reach Brazil in a bus from neighbouring countries like Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Paraguay. It will take you 2-3 days to reach Sao Paulo by road from these countries.- By Sea: You can either book an international cruise ship or a trip via cargo ships to reach the famous ports in Rio de Janeiro like Porto Maravilha or Porto de Santos.- By Rail: Brazil has international railway links with only three neighbouring countries so there aren’t many options to reach Brazil via rail.

Question 5

How much time does it take to get a visa to Brazil?

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An average of 5 to 10 business days are required to process a tourist visa to Brazil.

Question 6

What is the cost for a tourist visa in Brazil?

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The fee for a tourist visa in Brazil is 395 BRL or $69.50 per person.

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