Brazil Transportation system

As one would expect from a major toursit destination, transportation in and around Brazil is fairly well provided for and it should not prove to be too difficult for tourists to move from one toursit attraction to another. With the vast size of Brazil, however, the biggest question is how should one travel around Brazil if one wants to travel Brazil safely. If this is you concern, the following are the generally accepted modes of transport in Brazil:

Brazil Transportation - Air travel
Brazil's airlines are Varig and Tam. Both Varig and Tam are the only Brazil airlines that offer airpasses that allow visitors to fly around the country relatively easily domestically. Keep in mind though that domestic air travel on Brazil airlines is not cheap. Also, a note of caution: keep in mind that domestic flights in Brazil are subject to a departure tax (as are international flights). Needless to say though, if you want to travel between Rio and Manaus, there's every chance you are going to need take at least one domestic flight.

Brazil transportation - Bus
As is the case in other South American countries, Brazilian's love to travel on buses, which are a primary means of cheap transportation around the country. Consequently, buses in Brazil usually comes with an excellent and reliable service. Also, unlike other modes of transportation, buses in Brazil can transport you from all the major cities and towns, including right into the heart of the Amazon jungle. In this regard, bus journey in some of the more remote areas of Brazil have been known to have accidents, especially at night - so do be careful. Here, as a general comment, whilst Brazil's bus service is excellent, Brazil's roads (safety-wise) leave a lot to be desired.

Toursit traveling on any of the buses within any of the major cities should prepare themselves for long traffic jams! And, if you travel anywhere by road in San Paulo, expect to take some time over the journey as the roads here crawl 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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Brazil transportation - Train
Train enthusiasts should already know before they arrive which Brazilian train line to select from, since most trains in Brazil these days are under serviced and lack real investment. Having said this, South America, and Brazil in particular, offer some of the most picturesque train journeys available anywhere in the world, so you may want to try the trains in Brazil after all - especially the Curitiba-Paranagua line, which is delightful!

Brazil transportation - Car hire
It is generally accepted that tourists should not hire cars in Brazil unless they know what they're doing! Road safety in Brazil is not the best in the world, and the standard of driving here leaves a lot to be desired. However, there are a number of car hire agencies operating in Brazil, so if you want to rent a car here it is feasible. But, do travel/drive with a good map and plenty of water.

Brazil transportation- Boat/river travel
Those who enjoy a little more adventurous form of transportation might want to consider taking one of the boat ferries through some of the most spectacular, dense, vegetation in Brazil aboard a boat/ferry. Boats and ferries in Brazil traditionally trade their wares along the inland waterways of Brazil, and if you have time this is a recommended mode of Brazilian transportation.