Brazil is a South American country. Brazil occupies around half of the continent and has land borders with most of the continent’s other countries. The Atlantic Ocean is Brazil’s eastern boundary. Brazil offers fabulous beaches, old colonial towns and Amazon rainforest. A comfortable transport choice is car hire in Brazil.

Brazil’s principal landmark is the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rio is famed for its stunning Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches, cultural draws and carnivals. Copacabana Beach has forts at both ends. In between are bars, restaurants and clubs. A cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain gives panoramic views of Guanabara Bay, beaches and dense city forests.

Reputable companies provide car rental in Brazil services. Quinta da Boa Vista Park contains one of Rio’s estimated 50 museums. South is Arpoador Beach which offers some of the city’s best surfing. The BR-101 highway travels down from Porto Seguro, past Rio and on to Sao Paulo.

Porto Seguro is best explored with car hire in Brazil and boasts dazzling beaches, the Cidade Alta (historic quarter) and Passarela do Alcool’s thriving nightlife venues. South, Recife de Fora’s clear waters are great for snorkelling. Coral and colourful fish abound here. Monte Pascoal National Park is nearby and boasts swampland and Atlantic forest which is home to rare species including the collar sloth.

Porto Alegre, which translates as joyous port, is in the south of the country on Lagoa dos Patos. Among the attractions here are Piratini Palace, Farroupilha Park and the masterpieces in Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art. Pre-booked cheap car hire in Brazil is a budget travel option.