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90% of Brazil falls within the tropical zone. Spring occurs from September 22nd to December 21st, Summer occurs from December 22nd to March 21st, Fall occurs from March 22nd to June 21st, and Winter occurs from June 22nd to September 21st. This country is very rarely cold. The Southern-most states are Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador are beautiful year around. The weather never drops rapidly, and they are always warm, however, in the Summer, they are miserably hot and humid. Carnival is held in February (seven weeks before Easter Sunday), although prices are very high during this time. The most relaxing and enjoyable time to visit Brazil is during the spring in the months of September and October because The northeast has beautiful long seashores. The weather is nice and warm, but a nice breeze makes it just perfect.   Rio De Janerio     Rio De Janeiro is filled with many amazing places to visit. Exciting, relaxing, historical-you name it, and this gorgeous city has got it! If you are looking for a relaxing day, working on a tan, or cooling off in the clear blue water, visit Copacabana Beach. As well as relaxing and catching rays on the soft, white sand, there are many restaurants, shops, and bars along the beach. Eat exotic Brazilian food, buy souvenirs for the family back at home, or even dance the night away with your sweetheart at one of the bars along the beach (after all, this beach IS famous for it's superb nightlife)! This might not seem exciting to many people, so for all you history-buffs, visit the Natural Historic Museum. Touch up your fun-facts on Brazil's history, or learn things you surprisingly never even knew! Brazil's culture is very, very interesting, which is why this museum is the place to be! If you're not interested in learning during your vacation from work, school, etc., or you already live on a beach, and that doesn't sound too exciting, visit Sugarloaf Mountain. Climb, or cable-car up this mountain to get a spectacular view of the entire city! Last, but DEFINITELY not least, the Rio De Janeiro Botanical Garden is a fantastic place to go. Listen to the birds chirp, and breathe in the fresh odor of exotic plants imported from around the world. Sit by the stunning waterfall and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature. The Rio De Janeiro Botanical Garden is famous for it's romantic atmosphere. As you can see, Rio De Janeiro is just divine, and you can't go wrong with your choice of sites! 

Iguassu Falls    <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"> South of Brazil at the Iguassu River 390 miles from the Brazilian coast near the border with Argentine, lies the Iguassu Falls. Imagine seeing this site up close and personal! How exciting would that be! WELL, you can!!! It's optional to stay one to three days and stay the night in near by hotels or you have the option to just come for a few hours, but that does have it's ups and downs. If you only come for a few hours you are limited to the amount of information and interesting things you can see along the way, and the best part about it is, it's ONLY $20.00 a day (per person) and various depending on the amount of hours to get a tour of a man-made waterfall! There are two sides of the falls. One side is called the Brazilian side and the other is called the Argentinean. If you only stay for a few hours, you are only able to see the Brazilian side, but if you stay for a few days you can see both sides and much more! If you choose to do the few-hour tour, than you take a tour only at a certain designated area called the Brazilian Falls Park. A tour guide will come to the center of the park, pick up as many people as his bus can hold, and drive you to the Falls where you then get out and and take a tour. You stay there for a few hours and then the tour guide will bring you back and you will then pay at the pay booth stand. If you are also interested at the entrance of the Brazilian Falls Park there is a Bird Park. You get to go in the cage with the fascinating birds found in the falls and hold the birds, pet them, take pictures, and even have conversations with them! A great way to enjoy the falls for a few days is to stay at the near by hotel, Tropical dos Cataratas Hotel. It has 336 rooms and it is a FOUR star hotel! It is located on Rodouia Das Cataratas Km 25 Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu National Park, Brazil in Iguassu National Park and it's only a few minutes away from the Falls!! The hotel contains the following in all of its rooms, <span style="color: rgb(0,255,13);">a <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); line-height: normal; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">ir conditioning, hair dryer, in safe room, shower, mini bar, satellite/cable TV and depending on the size of the room 1 to 2 beds. The best time to go to the park is in September or October because the weather and temperature is agreeable, there are less chances of rainy days, and low prices along with less people. <span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0,0,255); font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">

<span style="font-size: 160%; color: rgb(0,0,255); font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">**Recife** <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0,0,255); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> Recife- nick named "The venice of Brazil"! Recife is non stop partying. It is known for its artistic and folkloric traditions, music, and dancing. Recife offers walkeable tours, lively arts, and BEAUTIFUL beaches. Enjoy the white sand and crystal-clear water as you walk along the beach during the day with your one-and-only. Also go shopping at outstanding shopping malls and bring home brazilian souvenirs to remember you're once-in-a-lifetime vacation forever.

=<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(255,105,0); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> = =<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(255,105,0); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Sao Paolo = <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Sao Paolo is an extravagent, large cosmopolitan city. It is the 3rd largest city in the world. This city as well as Rio De Janeiro have been compared to New York City and Los Angeles. This city is filled with vibrant culture and many ethnic groups. Sao Paulo is not only an exciting place to visit in Brazil, but flying over the city alone is amazing. The huge skyscrapers are beautiful. It's museums are among the finest in South America and it's cultural cuisines are outstanding. It's coastline has many beautiful beaches and great entertainment. IT has attracted some of the best performers in the world. If you are looking for places to shop, come to this city. It might be expensive, but it is all worth it when you leave Brazil with your new nice things <span style="color: rgb(255,105,0);">.

<span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(128,0,0); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION Now let's talk about your flight and transportation as well as where you will be staying. You will depart Dulles Airport at 8:00 AM on October 4th and arrive in Rio de Janeiro at 2:10 PM on October 5th.This flight will cover 4,636 miles. You will be staying at Copacabana Palace hotel for two nights. This hotel is located on Copacabana Beach. The total cost of the hotel and flight together will be $3,151.02. Following a two-night stay, you will depart from Rio De Janeiro on October 7th at 5:05 PM and arrive in the Iguassu Falls at 7:10 PM. This flight will cover 914 miles. The total cost of the hotel and flight will be $1,179 for a stay of two nights. On October 9th you wil depart Iguassu Falls at 6:00 AM and arrive in Sao Paulo at 7:40 AM. You wil stay at Ceasar Park Sao Paulo Faria Lima Hotel. The total cost including your flight and your two-night stay in your hotel will be $1,277 total. This flight will cover 650 miles. You will Depart Sao Paulo on October 11th at 7:50 PM and arrive in Recife at 1:10 AM. This flight will cover 390 miles. You will stay at the Tulip Inn Recife Flat for two nights. The total cost of the flight and the two-night stay in the hotel will be $1,395. At the end of this long exhausting vacation, you will depart recife at 6:50 AM and arrive safely back in DC at 12:51 AM. This flight will cover 4,219 miles and the total cost will be $2,405. The total mileage covered for the entire vacation will have been 10,809 miles.

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$ COSTS $ lodging and transportation total cost-$10,000 food total cost-$1,700 souvenirs-$1,000 sightseeing-$1,000 total cost of trip-$13,700

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<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">***The Brazilian currency is Real, or as it is printed in the money, reasis. The American dollar is worth $2.18 Brazilian Real.

A passport and visa are required for any American citizens traveling to Brazil. Brazilian visas must be obtained in advance from the Brazilian Embassy. Immigration will not let travelers without a valid visa (bought within 90 days of using). If you are re-entering Brazil, you must be able to show an entry stamp in your passport proving that you got the visa within 90 days, or you will not be able to re-enter. If you are a Brazilian minor (17 and under) leaving the country without either parent/guardian, you must have a letter from both parents/guardians informing that you have the authorization to depart alone. If you are with just one parent, you must have a note from the other parent saying you can depart the country, a court order proving that your parent can have sole custody of you, or a Brazilian court order authorizing your departure. Also, avoid any large groups protesting in Brazil to keep out of problems and keep your vacation enjoyable. Road rules- the seatbelt law is a major law in all of Brazil, as well as the U.S. Yielding the Right of Way: Drivers must yield the right of way to cars on their right. Compliance with stop signs is rarely enforced; so many motorists treat them as yield signs. Driving Under the Influence: As of June 2008, if you have ANY trace of alcohol in your blood, you are considered to be driving under the influence. Turns at Red Lights: Not permitted, except for right turns where there is a sign with an arrow pointing right and the words "Livre a Direita." Brazil is a country that people from all over the world like to travel to. **

<span style="color: rgb(255,0,0);">__*Warning-__ 0Vaccine Requirements (if you are unvaccinated) are CDC yellow fever, hep
==<span style="color: rgb(255,0,0);">atitis A, hepatitis B, Typhoid, and Rabies. Hepatitis A is a virus infection where exposure might occur in food or water. Hepatitis B is a good vaccination if you are exposed to blood or body fluids, or have sexual contact with the local population. Typhoid is more common to those who are visiting smaller cities, villages or rural areas and staying with the family and friends. Typhoid can also occur in food and water. The rabies vaccination is a very safe thing to do if you are spending lots of time out doors, especially in rural areas. Getting the rabies vaccine is a good idea if you are doing activies such as biking, camping, hiking, and work. ==

Remember the golden rule of traveling:
Be aware of your surroundings and stay close to your family and friends. <span style="font-size: 190%; color: #80006b; font-family: 'Arial Black', Gadget, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 190%; color: #80006b; font-family: 'Arial Black', Gadget, sans-serif;">Visit Brazil and enjoy the experience of a lifetime references: google images google []

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