Brazil will most likely be the biggest challenge of all, from its different language to its huge geography, but I can imagine it will be one of the most rewarding of all.
As mentioned in the Uruguay post, we will be entering via Chuy on our way to Porto Alegre. We will catch a flight from there to Igaucu Falls. Then by bus to Curitiba, for a train ride through some of the last Atlantic region coastal rainforests left on earth. Rio comes next before heading to Belem on a very long distance flight for the hopefully much needed reprieve of a boat ride down the Amazon to the city of Manaus, the last stop on our four plus month trip.
We should be arriving in Brazil around Carnivale time, which will most definitely be a hindrance in terms of transportation (of which there will be none), time, and money. Crime seems to be an issue and we will make our best attempt to avoid places that are statistically more risky, but for the most part, I think we will be alright. There is a possibility that we may end up in Brazil with more time or money than had previously thought we would have. If this is the case we will definitely explore our options and see more of this vast country. We have also discussed the possibility of departing the continent via one of the Guyanas. Very tempting...more on that later.
Map and details after the break:
Porto Alegre -
Igaucu Falls -
Curitiba -
Rio De Janeiro -
Belem -
Manaus -
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