Travellers cheques can be easily exchanged. US Dollar cheques are the preferred currency. Arid scrub land in the interior to impassable tropical rain forest of the northerly amazon jungle and tropical eastern coastal beaches. POST 4 -6 days. Sending mail registered or franked will eliminate the risk of having stamps steamed off.
Women play diverse roles throughout Brazil depending upon geography religion and education.
Maintaining a low profile is advisable. Recognised by red number plates and fitted with meters. Car hire is possible but parking is difficult as is driving through the congested city streets. IDP is required. Limited services exist between the major cities but there has been a substantial decline in the number of long distance services operated.