Brazil is enormous and only the ambitious would think of seeing it all at once. Half the country is covered by the dense, impenetrable, Amazon basin. However, a car is certainly worthwhile if you wish to see more than the beaches of Rio. The Pantanal is the nearest good wilderness area to Rio and Sao Paulo. This vast wetland is teeming with wildlife and hardly overrun by tourists. Giant river otters, anacondas, iguanas, jaguars, cougars, crocodiles, deer and anteaters are all found here and access is rather tricky, making it a real adventure.
     At the border apex between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay is the magnificent Iguaçu Falls. Altogether the collective tiers and various falls stretch for 3kms, tumbling 80m on average. There few falls in the world as spectacular, especially after the rains, though August - November is the recommended time to visit when access is safest.
    • The General Dutra toll motorway from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is one of the worlds great long distance drives. It includes spectacular mountain passes and impressive scenery. Only the most general precautions (above) need be taken on this roadway.
    • Brazilian cities have generally very good roadway systems and it is no more challenging driving in them than in any large city.
     Let Southern Horizons Vacations make your arrangement for a rent a car or driver and car.