In general it should be noted that prices in Brazil are higher than in other parts of Latin America, and that the hunt for a dirt-cheap locally-crafted item will not be as rewarding on the pocket as you might hope when compared to Colombia, Bolivia, or Peru. However, there are good bargains to be tracked down in certain spots. A few cool Items to buy while in Brazil are Havaianas flip flops (you have entire shops dedicated to them) - The famous Carioca male swiming suit "Sunga" or female " Biquíni". - Cachaҫa: Be aware that this alcohol is infamous for driving drinkers crazy. - A Brazilian football jersey. - Brazilian music: listen to Bossa Nova, Samba and Forro. - Precious Stones: Cheap! Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1900. Supermarkets are open Mon-Sat 0800-2200. Major shopping centres also open on Sundays 1500-2100. All the above times are subject to local variations and many shops open until late in the evenings, especially in December.

Air service covers most of Brazil. Note that many flights make many stops en route, particularly in hubs as São Paulo or Brasilia. Brazil has the largest road network in Latin America with over 1.6 million kilometres. A car is a good idea if you want to explore scenic areas, e.g. the historic cities of Minas Gerais, the Rio-Santos highway, or the beaches in North-East Brazil. There are the usual car rental companies at the airports. Long-distance buses are a convenient, economical, and sometimes (usually if you buy the most expensive ticket), rather comfortable way to travel between regions. The bus terminal (rodoviária) in cities play a role akin to train stations in many countries.