RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s capital city until 1960, is world-famous for its breathtakingly beautiful natural surroundings, spreading itself out between verdant, green foothills and crystal-clear azure seas. Rio is one of Brazil’s foremost cultural and economic centres and is home to most of the country’s most famous tourist attractions, including the Pão de Açúcar, Corcovado and the beautiful beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. This vibrant city has a rhythm and beat all of its own and its locals, known as Cariocas, are famous for their carefree lifestyle and charm. Whether you want to experience its carnival, relax in its stunningly beautiful natural surroundings or enjoy all the luxury this truly international city has to offer, Rio de Janeiro has it all!$393,-
Population |
6.32 million |
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Language | Portugese |
Currency |
Brazilian real (BRL) |
Visa required
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www.visum.nl |
Vaccination(s)
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yes |
Voltage | 127/220 V |
Traffic | Right-hand traffic |
General information Brazil
To many, the Brazil is synonymous to football. Brazil is the largest country of South America and indeed one of the largest in the world. The country borders Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay.The Fernando de Noronha archipelago, 500 km from the Brazilian coast, also belongs to the country. Brazil is a mountainous country. Its highest peak is Pico de Neblina, in the Amazon, which rises to a height of 3,000 metres. Iguaçu National Park is a major natural park located in the south west of the Brazilian State of Paraná, close to where the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay join. Here, the Iguaçu River empties into the Paraná River, after tumbling over a plateau edge at the world-famous Iguaçu Falls. Particularly impressive among these is the so-called Devil’s Throat, a U-shaped, 80 metre-high fall. The Falls are surrounded by a massive subtropical rainforest which is home to over 2,750 plant species. Should you wish to see everything this impressive country has to offer, we advise you to organise a tour.