| A nation that is rich in sights and attractions, Brazil is | | | | applies before you leave the United State and upon |
| one of the best destination choices when you fly south | | | | arrival at your hotel. Keep a map if you must and |
| of America. Brazil is the 5th largest and 5th most | | | | don?t allow anyone to know you are lost if ever you |
| populous country in the world. Its territory spans from | | | | caught in the situation. Knowing where you are going |
| the Atlantic Ocean to the central and east of South | | | | leads to a safer Brazil travel. |
| America, dwarfing the neighboring countries of | | | | 5. Bring necessary clothes and survival stuff. Bring long |
| Argentina, Uraguay, and Paraguay in the south, Bolivia | | | | pants, long-sleeved shirt, eyeglasses, cap or hat to |
| and Peru in the east, and Columbia, Venezuela, | | | | avoid mosquito bites. To further attracting illnesses |
| Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the north. | | | | from insects like dengue, leishmaniasis, and malaria, do |
| 10 Most Popular Brazil destinations: | | | | bring insect repellant. Or, if you are planning to stay out |
| Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, | | | | overnight, bring mosquito nets, insect sprays, and |
| Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, | | | | necessary prescription medications. |
| Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, | | | | 6. Take taxi instead of busses. Bring money pouches |
| Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, | | | | strap around your neck. If you are driving your car, |
| Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro, | | | | always keep the door locked. |
| Iguacu Falls, Foz de Iguacu, Parana | | | | 7. Respect the locals. |
| Pantanal Wetlands, Pantanal, Mato Grosso | | | | 8. If you are a victim of crime, report immediately. |
| Teatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro, | | | | 9. Brazil like any other places has rules to follow. Obey |
| Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar), Rio de Janeiro | | | | them to keep you out of trouble. |
| Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia | | | | Don?ts: |
| If you plan to travel to any of these places or plan | | | | 1. Never bring excessive valuables and show it to |
| take Brazil experience elsewhere, here are some of | | | | public. As much as possible leave your rings, necklaces, |
| the things you should remember. | | | | bracelets, and other jewelries in a safe place. You can |
| Do?s: | | | | rent a purchase deposit box to keep your valuables |
| 1. Try to learn as much Portuguese as you can. Yes, | | | | safe. |
| Portuguese. If you happen to visit other South | | | | 2. Don?t carry money and credit card you don?t need |
| American countries and have learned Spanish in the | | | | because you can never tell when pickpocketers |
| process, well, you can?t use it. Try to learn some | | | | attack. Although Brazil has several safe places for |
| word- the usual conversational phrases and | | | | tourists like Rio de Janeiro, it is always wise to keep |
| sentences. Remember that although you can survive | | | | your money in safe place. Try to carry enough cash |
| with English in large cities, most people living in rural | | | | for the day or at least one credit card with you. Leave |
| areas would not be able to understand you. | | | | the rest in you hotel. |
| 2. Avoid dark and isolated places especially if you are | | | | 3. Don?t swim in any fresh waters. |
| alone. | | | | 4. Avoid eating street foods and drink only bottled |
| 3. Carry only the basics. In this way, you can avoid the | | | | water. Don?t handle any animals. |
| eyes of petty criminals. | | | | 5. Don?t bring to your hotel room any strangers you |
| 4. Know your destination before leaving. This rule | | | | meet outside. |