There are a few days left until the tourist season – the summer holidays – formally begins, but in the international steps With Brazil, you can already see lines of Argentines doing the immigration procedures to rest for a few days in the warm beaches of the state of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
The devaluation of the real transformed the Catarina and Rio Grande coast into a true magnet and a flood is expected argento on the routes of southern brazilian.
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) launched the Project last week “Welcome brothers”which aims to care for regional tourists, who generally travel in their own car.
“Our goal is to provide important guidance so that you can enjoy the best of brazilian summerwith essential information about the routes, traffic rules and support points along the way,” they detailed from the force.
Routes to travel by car to the beaches of Brazil
Without a doubt, one of the favorite routes for Argentines to disembark on the beaches of southern Brazil is the BR 290. To opt for this route, tourists must leave the country through the international bridge that connects Paso de los Libres with Uruguayana.
Although it is one of the most chosen, there are also many reviews of motorists.
On social networks, many are those who warn about the deterioration of the asphalt layerbut it is a little better than in previous seasons. It is a route with a lot of truck trafficwhich can make scrolling slow for some moments.
The PRF explained that both 290 and 116 They have sections under construction.
Another option is to travel a few more kilometers along Route 14 in Argentine territory and exit the country through the bridge that links Sao Tome with Sao Borja. Already in Brazilian territory we have to take the BR 285 to Vacaría, where you must join the 116, then the 282 until you disembark on the BR 101, near Palhoça, practically at the access to Florianópolis. The point against is that crosses mountainous areas.
Those who want avoid those mountain ranges close to the seathey have the option of BR 287. In Porto Alegre Take the 290 until you reach Osorio. From there it is 360 kilometers along BR 101 to reach the island loved by Argentines.
The Road Police recommends the option of entry via Uruguaynear Santana do Livramento. From that place you take the BR 293 to Pelotas and then you have to continue towards Porto Alegre, until you reach the Litoral.
Another starting point of the country towards the beaches of southern Brazil is Bernardo de Irigoyen, in Misiones.
Once you have crossed the border, different options open up: BR 280 is the most direct towards the sea, but it ends around Joinvillenorth of Camboriú. Those who want to disembark at the access to Florianópolis can detour through Sao Miguel do Oeste and from that city take BR 282. A third route is to travel the first kilometers on BR 280, then take 470 and carry out the last section on 282. These northern routes usually have a regular state of maintenance, with potholes and high truck traffic.
Attention: what to keep in mind if you go by car to the beaches of Brazil
The Federal Road Police requires motorists metallic patent sheets both in the front and rear of the vehicle. They must be in good condition. Tourists who have already traveled pointed out that in some positions the agents have special markers to highlight the numbers in case they are faded.
Furthermore, the force “recommends” check on the PRF website if there are traffic fines pending payment. To do this, you must access the site https://pesquisa-auto.prf.gov.br/#/pesquisa/consultar-debitos, to avoid a possible detention of the vehicle at the border or a police post.
La Rodoviaria carries out constant controls with fixed and mobile radarsbut they also use drones to record violations, especially overtaking in non-authorized places. From the PRF they detailed that a fine for speeding can cost up to 175,000 pesos; while for driving without the low lights on you will have to pay about 26,000 pesos.
The highest fines correspond to overtaking in prohibited places (yellow line), which is around 300,000 pesos. If the agents consider that the override was forced, the sum rises to almost 600,000 pesos.
In Brazil, the ban on alcohol consumption for drivers.
“Brazilian legislation is strict regarding the consumption of alcohol while driving. The limit is zero, and driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a very serious infraction,” the PRF stated.
The fine? 600,000 pesos and the retention of the vehicle. If the blood level is high, the driver may end up arrested.
Las common “naughtiness” of Argentines They are also sanctioned. “Equipment such as anti-radar and giroflex (for non-official vehicles) are prohibited. Behaviors such as covering the license plate of the vehicle to avoid fines for speeding or driving aggressively are serious infractions, subject to fines and imprisonment,” they warned.
The most detected violation by the PRF is excessive speed, followed by improper overtaking and failure to use a seat belt. In fourth place are the reports due to irregularities in the license plates (illegible, altered or missing).
According to the PRF, most of the serious accidents involving foreign drivers They occurred in the metropolitan areas of Porto Alegre and Florianópolis, places where traffic is usually intense.