The long distances between the main cities of Brazil make it a bit impractical to travel by land, especially if you're on a tight schedule or don't have that many days available to visit. Travelers living in South American countries or the state of Florida should look into available flights from either Copa Airlines (a division of Continental Airlines) and LAN Airlines for discounted tickets and last minute specials. Both companies offer e-mail alert services that you can sign up for. For traveling within Brazil, it's best to check available flights from local Brazilian airline companies such as Varig, Gol, Azul and TAM.

While in big cities such as Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, find out through locals about the bus routes. Traveling by bus can save you a lot of money. Just be careful and avoid wearing flashy jewelry, carrying large amounts of money or expensive equipment (e.g. bulky DSLR cameras or complex video equipment).

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Volunteering

A great alternative for a holiday is to book a volunteer tour with a company such as Hand Up Holidays. Not only do the all-inclusive packages from volunteer tours in Brazil allow you to make a positive contribution to the people in need, but it allows ou to visit cities from an authentic local point of view. The city of Rio de Janeiro is home to several slums ( favelas , in Brazilian Portuguese) and about 20% of Rio's 6 million residents live there. With a 10-day trip to Rio de Janeiro through Hands Up Holiday, packages for doubles start at $3,000, excluding airfare. Out of the 10 days, there are only 4 days of volunteering, while the rest are spent onsightseeing expeditions and hiking in wetlands, among other great activities.