
- Rio, Brazil: from iStock
Brazil is South America's undisputed holiday titan. While the country is blessed with superb beaches, particularly in Bahia, Natal and Rio, there are breathtaking natural wonders to explore elsewhere.
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Quick Facts
- Currency::
- Real
- Language::
- Portuguese
- Flight time::
- 11 hours to Rio
- GMT::
- Three hours behind GMT in the east, northeast, south and southeast; four hours behind in the west; five hours behind in the far west
- Weather::
- June-August is winter, with moderate temperatures in most regions, falling to 13C (55F) in the south and even snow. In summer, December-February, southern temperatures including Rio can reach over 40C (104F). Rain bursts raise humidity. Average temperature in the Amazon basin is 27C (81F) with highest rainfall and humidity
- Dialling code::
- 00 55
- Electricity::
- 110V/120V, 60Hz
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