TRAVELLING by car around Brazil opens a spectrum of opportunity for travellers who love the freedom that comes by following the open road.
A country so large that it covers almost half of the South American continent, Brazil offers roads in the coastal hinterland that are excellent and provide access to beautiful hideaway beaches beyond the normal reach of air travellers.
While tourists can hop from one tourist attraction to the next, many will miss in that process some of the most magnificent scenery in Brazil.
But with distances on a scale unimaginable to Hong Kong drivers who are accustomed to little more than commuting in the tiny territory, sound forward planning is essential for a car trip in Brazil.
One drawback about touring by road is the cost of car rentals.
The average cost of hiring a car is about US$55 (HK$423) a day, or $325 (HK$2,502) a week.