location & transportation

Brazil. Just the name conjures up all sorts of images, from the dark, mysterious Amazon to the scantily-clad sunbathers on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. And Brazil lives up to all its expectations. It's the perfect place to explore — or just to relax. For more information about traveling in Brazil, as well as to find out the 20 most visited places of Brazil, visit http://away.com/index.html, and http://www.travel-southamerica.com/

Here is a map highlighting the touristic attractions of Brazil.

If you are interested in particular in visiting the Amazon area, here are some useful sites:

Amazon Cruises http://www.amazoncruise.net
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
The International Society for Travel Medicine http://www.istm.org
Adventure Medical Kits http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com

Make sure that you visit a travel clinic in your country for your immunizations at least six weeks before your departure date. Recommended vaccines for Amazon travellers are: yellow fever, tetanus, typhoid and hepatitis A. Some doctors will suggest you also get immunizations for: diphtheria, TB, hepatitis B, rabies and meningitis. You will not be allowed into Brazil without a Yellow fever vaccination.