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Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in South America.
  • Served by Frederico Carlos Müller Airport (GGB).

History

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the largest Lusophone population in the world and is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas, where it is the official language.

Airports

Canarana Airport (CQA) 32 km to the centre
Canarana, MT, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Frederico Carlos Müller Airport (GGB) 69 km to the centre
Água Boa, MT, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fazenda Itarema Airport 17 km to the centre
Canarana, MT, BR
Outdoor
Satélite Aviação Agrícola Airport 24 km to the centre
Canarana, MT, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda Estrela D`Alva Airport 39 km to the centre
Querência, MT, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda Campo Alto Airport 54 km to the centre
Ribeirão Cascalheira, MT, BR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

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Brazil
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Frederico Carlos Müller Airport (GGB); 45 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brazil. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.