Carnival in Rio, Samba, Copacabana and the football team, which won the World Championship five times.

Brazil lies within the zone of hot climates. Brazilian Plateau is dominated by tropical climate, with an average temperature

1919-1926 ° C. On the Amazon Plains climate is tropical humid. The average annual temperatures of 24-25 ° C, but high humidity with rainfall 2500-3500mm per year makes the air is stuffy disruptive. During the summer rainy season begins. The north-eastern part of the country lies in a dry climate podrównikowym. In this area are often dried. In the zone of subtropical climates with mild winters and rainfall throughout the year are the southern areas of the state.

Brazilians are very expressive and open nation. Often express their feelings through physical contact. They are spontaneous and enthusiastic.

90% of the population is Roman Catholic. Brazil is the largest Catholic country in the world.

Habits do not differ from prevailing in other countries. Brazilians are warm and open. Macho culture here is milder form than in neighboring Latin American countries. Seldom-used names all say the first name

Spanish language, Firmy, in French, j.włoski, German language

Survived, and four native languages: the Tupi-Guarani, Ge, and Kariba Aruak

88.6% of the population is literate.

Passports

Must be valid for a minimum 180dni from crossing the border.

Visas

Poles, who do not intend to stay longer than 90dni, are exempt from visa requirements.

Transportation of currency and goods

You must declare amounts in excess of transportation into 4tys. USD

Portable plants, seeds, meat, fruit and vegetables are prohibited

Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Warsaw

ul.Bajońska 15

03-963 Warsaw

Tel: (22) 617 48 00

Fax: (22) 617 86 89

www.brasil.org.pl

E-mail: brasil@brasil.org.pl

Embassy of the Republic in Brasilia

Avenida das Nacoes

Qd.809, Lote 33

Brasilia-DF

CEP-70423-900

tel: (1955-1961) 32-12-80-00

fax: (1955-1961) 32-42-85-43

E-mail: embaixada@polonia.org.pl

There is no obligation meldunkowego.

Are non-dumping of wild animals and protected species, as well as pets without special permission.

At the entrance to Brazil replaced the card border crossing. Please stop it because only on that basis, you can leave the country.

Clinics and public hospitals are free, but the standard leaves much to be desired. A much better offer private facilities, but their services have to pay a lot (day hospitalization costs approximately. 200usd, a visit to a GP about. 40-70USD)

Purchase of insurance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. It is recommended to take out individual policies in companies of international repute (policies of insurance companies do not have representation on the continent may be dishonorable). The insurance should cover the total cost of treatment and transportation throughout the country.

Ambulance: 192

Tropically nieprzegotowanej should not consume water.

The threat is very high crime, especially in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador. Should avoid walking at night. In urban areas should be avoided favela (districts formed in the wild). Larger amounts of money and important documents should be deposited at the hotel.

Despite the negligible probability to be aware of the threat of terrorist attacks that might aim at civilians and the place is often frequented by tourists.

Police: 190

In Brazil, a special branch of police work DEATUR, which is required to assist tourists who become victims of attacks.

The main border crossings:

• Foz de Iguaçu (Argentina)
• Jaguarão (from Uruguay)
• Santa Elena de Uairén (of Venezuela)

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• Brasilia International (BSB) is located 12km from the capital.
• Rio de Janeiro (GIG, Galeão) is located 20km from the town
• Sao Paulo (GRU Guarulhos) is 25km from the town

There are direct international flights from the east and west coasts of the USA, Canada and major cities in Europe, South America, Japan. Flight from Europe takes about 12h.

Rail travel to Brazil is not popular. Line from Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Brazil Corumby is called Trem da Morte (death train).

Long-distance bus lines operate between major cities in Brazil and the major metropolitan areas neighboring South American countries m.in. Asuncion (Paraguay), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay).

There is no problem in traveling by car to Brazil.

The main port serving ships is linear in Rio de Janeiro

( www.portosrio.gov.br ). Other popular ports of Salvador, Fortaleza, Vitoria, Recife and Manaus

Brazil has a well developed network of connections krajowych.Wszystkie larger airlines operate routes throughout the country and sell tickets at airports and in its offices in most cities. Tickets can be bought sometimes in hotels. Carrier VASP offer a variety of offers such Airpass, which can be bought only overseas. The cost depends on season, region and number of flights. Such tickets are valid for 21dni and allow the tour 4 / 5 cities. Regular flights take place between Rio and Sao Paulo, Rio and Brasilia and Rio and Bello Horizonte.

Rail is not a popular form of transport. However, it is considered traveling by train because of the extraordinary scenic. A particularly scenic route is Kurtyba-Parangua and

Sao Joao del Rei, Tiradentes Day

Public transport is very well developed. In larger cities, vehicles are air-conditioned. Buses are very cheap. The ticket shall be getting into the vehicle and the controller comes up later to get a fee for him.

Between most major cities run comfortable and above all, punctual buses. There are three types of vehicles: buses Standard, Business and sleeping.

Is required for an international driving license. Vehicles may carry more than 18 years of age. Speed Limits: 80km/hw cities and 110km / h on highways. Rental cars are in every big city, and hire a vehicle may be persons over 21 years of age.

Taxis are the best means of transport. Taxi drivers gathered in the corporations have higher rates, but offer a convenient and safe service.

Ferries company Barcas S / A ( www.barcas-sa.com.br ) depart between Rio and Niteroi, and between Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. Many carriers also offer flights between Belem and Manaus.

Internet cafes are in the cities and larger towns. On the less populated areas of the Internet can sometimes use a post office.

Airmail arrives to Europe in a week.

Opening hours of post offices:

Mon-Fri: 8.00-18.00

Sat: 8.00-12.00

Real (BRL, R $) = 100centavos

Banknotes: 100,50,10,5,2,1

Coins: 1i 50,25,10,5,1 centavos

All banks, exchange offices (cambios), travel agencies and hotels accept foreign currency exchange offices. The U.S. dollar is the most supplementation of foreign currency. Most credit card is accepted (usually Visa). There is a wide network of ATMs across the country. We advise against the use of travelers checks (or checks can be taken in U.S. Dollars)

Shopping in Rio:

• Rio Sul
• Barra Shopping
• Sao Conrado Fashion Mall

Fair hippie in Ipanemie

• antiques
• jewelry
• handicraft

Without the requirement to declare can be transported:

• clothes and other things for private use
• 400papierosów or 25 cigars
• 2l of alcohol
• Gifts

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Banking Hours:

Mon-Fri: 10.00-16.00

Shopping Hours:

Mon-Sb: 9.00-19.00

Supermarkets:

Mon-Sb: 8.00-22.00

Most shopping malls are also open

Sunday (15.00-22.00)

In Brazil, a wide range of hotel. In major cities, ie. Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilli is modern and luxurious hotels.

Increasingly popular eco-hotels in the woods amzońskich (some located in the trees).

In Brazil, more than 80 hostels (albergues de Juventude) "scattered" around the country.
Brazilian Youth Hostel Federation
(Federação Brasileira dos Albergues da Juventude)
Rua da Assembleia 10
Sala 1617, Centro
20119-900 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tel: (21) 2531 1085

They are not popular in Brazil. Camping Clube do Brasil brings together about 40 campsites.

Camping Clube do Brasil

Divisao de Campings, Rua Senador Dantas 75,

20037 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tel: (21) 2532 0203

Pousadas (small private pensions)

Night at the pousada costs approximately. 10USD per night. Overnight in bedrooms is ok. 5USD per night. Hotel rates are very diverse.

Brazil cuisine reflects the influences of various immigrant groups.

The basic ingredients are: rice, beans and cassava. Widely available fish and seafood. Traditional dishes are mostly of Portuguese origin, or African. They are intensely flavored, although it does not mean that they are very sharp.

In restaurants a portion is usually enough for two people.

• Feijoada (black beans cooked with sausage, dried meat, pork tongue, ears and tail pork served with rice)
• Bacalhau (dried and salted cod)
• Cozido (meat dish with vegetables, mostly with pumpkin and cabbage)
• Vatapa (shrimp with chopped fish, cooked in dende oil and coconut milk)
• Moqueca (stew of fish, onions, tomatoes, coriander and chilli)
• Acarajé (ground white beans with salt and onion with manioc paste, shrimp and nuts)
• Churrasco (grilled pieces of meat served with a sauce of onions and tomatoes)
• Sopa de Palmito (soup with hearts of palm)

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• Cachaça (rum from sugar cane which is used to cook caipirinha, a drink drunk all day)
• aqua de coco (the juice of green coconuts, drunk, through a straw straight from the nut)
• sucos (fruit juice)
• guarana (drink soda from the plant of the same name with a high content of caffeine)

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• comida a kilo - cheap eateries with a wide choice of dishes
• lanchonetes - snack bars

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In most restaurants is added to the bill of 10% service charge. When we are particularly pleased with the service we can give a tip the waiter. There is no habit (but always welcome) Leaving tips at the bar.

Most places are closed on Sunday evenings and Mondays. Lunchtime is from 12:00 to 15:00.

• Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
• Corcovado hill with a statue of Cristo Redentor
• El Salvador in the state of Bahia (a beautiful colonial city)
• Brasilia (obligatory visit for all fans of modern architecture)
• Colonial city in Minas Gerais
• Porto Seguro (seaside resort)

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• Jesuit mission of Rio Grande do Sul
• complex of buildings in Salvador da Bahia
• colonial city of Olinda
• City of Brasilia
• cave paintings in the National Park Serra da Capivara
• zapytkowe city of Sao Luis

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• Museum of Fine Arts in Rio
• The Museum of Modern Art in Flamengo Park in Rio
• Museum Escola das Minas in Ouro Preto

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• Iguaçu Falls
• Diamantina National Park (trekking, scuba diving, rafting)
• Amazonia
• Fernando de Noronha Island (a great place for diving)
• Pantanal (wetlands inhabited by wild animals such as jaguars and caimans)
• National Park Serra Cunt
• National Park Chapada dos Veadeiros
• Emas National Park

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1 / 01 New Year's Day

6 / 01 Epiphany

20.1 feast assumptions Rio de Janeiro

25.1 feast assumption Sao Paulo

February / March Carnival

March / April Good Friday

4.21 Day Tiradentes Day (fighter for independence)

1 / 05 Labor Day

May / c broods Corpus Christi

15-30/06 Amazonian Folk Festival (celebrated in Manaus)

June / July Bumba-Meu-Boi, festas Juninas - street festivals and processions

August Festa to Peao Boiadeiro-largest in the world celebrated the annual rodeo in Barretos

7 / 09 Independence Day

12.10 Nossa Senhora de Aparecida-feast in honor of the patron saint of Brazil

2 / 11 All Souls' Day

11.15 Proclamation of the Republic

24/12 Christmas Eve

25/12 Christmas

31/12 New Year's Eve

• Carnival-Festival najsłynnieszy rozsławiający Brazil around the world. Always begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for four consecutive days.
• Boi Bumba-biggest festival in Manaus
• Every two years in Sao Paulo Biennale, which is the largest exhibition of contemporary art in Latin America.
• Every year in July, festival of classical music at the Campos Jordão
• Festival do Rio is the largest film festival in Latin America (held annually in September in Rio de Janeiro)

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The main centers of nightlife are in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. In both cities there are many samba clubs with live music, as well as many events with world-class DJs.

• light cotton clothing
• sunglasses
• measure against insects

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