Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Padraig Harrington, Sam Sneed, Tom Watson are just a few examples of the World's many renowned players who have experienced golf in Brazil.

Golf was introduced to Brazil by the English and Scottish railway engineers in the 19th century. Now Brazil boasts over 100 courses, available throughout the country, from the exotic Amazon to the outskirts of the exuberant Iguassu Falls in the south.

Golf Holidays Worldwide and our ground handlers in Brazil, make every effort to ensure our clients have the most memorable and enjoyable golf holiday in Brazil.

Brazil was presented with the International Association of Golf Tour Operator's Award for Undiscovered Golf Destination 2009

Time Zones
There are 3 time zones in Brazil, but most the country follows the standard time zone of the capital, Brasilia, 3 hours behind GMT.

Flight Time
Average flight time from most European airports is 12 hours.

Getting There (Flights)
Direct flights to Brazil: British Airways and Tam Brazilian Airlines with daily services to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow. Other carriers with scheduled daily flights: Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swissair, Tam and Tap.

Weather
There are 5 climatic regions in Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Belo Horizonte have milder climates averaging 19°C, whilst Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador have an average temperature of around 26°C that go up to high 30's or low 40's during the summer months.

Porto Alegre and Curitiba have subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters with frosts in June-August. The Amazon in the northeast has very small seasonal variation between the warmest and the coldest months.

Currency & ATM's
The currency in Brazil is Real (plurel, Reais). ATM's can be found practically everywhere, especially larger cities and tourist sites. Not all machines accept foreign cards, however Banco do Brasil branches have ATM's for foreign cards.

Tipping
Nearly all hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, which must be clearly stated. Brazilians do not tip taxi drivers but often round the total up.

Visas & Documents
UK and EU passport holders do not require a visa to enter Brazil. However, passports must be valid for at least 6 months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival.

Duty Free Goods
There are limits on how much you can bring as duty free. Anything over the quota will be charged at 50% of the receipt. Travellers may also purchase goods to the value of US$500 worth, including drink and tabacco at the international airports on arrival. Updated information can be found online at the Brazilian Consulate General 

Electrical Current
The electrical current is in general 110 and 127 volts (60 cycles) in most cities in Brazil. Many places use both currents 110/127 and 220 volts and there is usually an indication of the voltage. However, if in doubt, enquire about voltage in the hotel or property where you stay.