We traveled between SP, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and Paraty on first-class buses, known here as executivos. We found them very, very comfortable although the driving was sometimes harrowing, especially on mountain passes. One of the delights of the travel was rest stops with first-rate buffet lunches, payable by the kilo. Some of these had a huge variety of offerings, and the food seemed to be of very good quality.
highway rest stop between Rio and SP: sweets buffet
