Road maintenance is a problem. There are many potholes, often marked with a tree branch protruding from the hole, and uneven surfaces. Many municipalities have erected speed bumps that may be unpainted and unmarked. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse drawn vehicles all pose hazards on even the most major routes. Travel after dark outside city centers is not recommended.
Dirt roads are the rule in non-urban areas.
These vary in quality and are often impassable in rainy weather. Passenger car traffic is normally safe, but truck and passenger bus hijacking, normally non-violent, erupts from time to time and place to place, more commonly in the Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo metropolitan areas. Most traffic accidents in Brazil are attributable to driver error, and caution should be exercised whether in a vehicle or on foot. Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Click here to save money, time and stress booking your Brazil vacation. Our consultants have intimate knowledge of the destination they specialize in.