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<\/p>\nBrazil is the largest country in South America and home to some of the world\u2019s most metropolitan cities, but this is just the beginning. The world famous Carnival takes place every year where millions dance, samba, and party the days away. Wildlife fans will enjoy exploring the wetlands of the Pantanal and the Amazon rainforest, while those who enjoy colonial architecture and historic cities will revel in the chance to visit Salvador. Throw in beaches, soccer, beautiful people, and cheap prices, and it\u2019s pretty easy to convince someone this is a country worth seeing. Brazil sells itself and this travel guide can help you plan your trip there.<\/p>\n
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Accommodation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A dorm room in a hostel (8 beds)\u00a0starts around\u00a020-30 BRL.\u00a0Private rooms are\u00a0about upwards of 100 BRL. Small, family owned budget hotels are also widely abundant and cost between 70-100 BRL. Your own room in a homestay can cost as little as 35-50 BRL. An entire apartment\u00a0through Airbnb\u00a0averages around 140\u00a0BRL and a shared room averages around 32 BRL.<\/p>\n Food \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Small, locally owned restaurants here cost 14 BRL\u00a0for a meal that includes a couple of courses and a drink. Nicer meals at a more casual restaurant with a nicer d\u00e9cor will cost around 35 BRL. Grocery shopping is very cheap, just about 100 BRL\u00a0per week. All prices are higher in Rio.<\/p>\n Transportation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Long-distance buses are a convenient, economical, and comfortable way to travel in the country. Bus tickets cost about 8-10 BRL\u00a0per hour of travel. A ride from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo costs 440-650 BRL. A ride from Rio de Janeiro to\u00a0Florianopolis\u00a0costs 160-240 BRL.\u00a0Be sure to buy your ticket at least one day in advance. Train service is limited to the tourist-oriented steam train that offers transport in between two important Brazilian tourist towns, Sao Jao del Rei and Tiradentes. Local public transportation costs 2.8-5 BRL per ride. Uber is an option for inner-city transportation and is currently available in 11 Brazilian cities.<\/p>\n Activities \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Prices for football matches cost upwards of 35 BRL\u00a0per ticket, depending on where you\u2019re seated and entrance to Iguazu Falls is about\u00a042 BRL. Amazon river cruises cost a few hundred dollars to thousands depending on how long and luxurious they are. Museums and similar attractions cost around 10-20 BRL.<\/p>\n Suggested daily budget:\u00a0<\/strong>170-250\u00a0BRL \/ 50-75 USD (Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a suggested budget assuming you\u2019re staying in a hostel, eating out a little, cooking most of your meals, and using local transportation. Using the budget tips below, you can always lower this number. However, if you stay in fancier accommodation or eat out more often, expect this to be higher!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Brazil is the largest country in South America and home to some of the world\u2019s most metropolitan cities, but this is just the beginning. The world famous Carnival takes place every year where millions dance, samba, and party the days away. Wildlife fans will enjoy exploring the wetlands of the Pantanal and the Amazon rainforest, […]<\/p>\n\nDestinations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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