HOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP TO BRAZIL

VVisit the natural beauty of the falls at Iguaçu, meet the locals at Copacabana beach see one of the Seven Wonders of the New World, Christ the Redeemer, learn how to dance the samba, enjoy a barbecue, and cool off with a caipirinha and be able to cruise around some of the largest jungles in the planet, Pantanal and Amazon. Brazil offers it all for any travel style – from solo travelers to a family vacation trip of a lifetime, to adventure travelers, to one of the best routes to backpack in South America.

Brazil is a very vast country, and because of its size, it is impossible to travel around and get to visit many places on your first trip. You will need good planning and longer than a week to visit1-2 states.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the 5th largest country in the world, with a population of 212 million people (2.75% of the total world population).

Brazil might be the largest country most of the world doesn’t know a whole lot about. Brazil’s economy ranks 1st in South America, 2nd in the Americas, and 8th in the world.

You need a valid passport for at least 6-months from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred below. A visa to Travel to Brazil is not required by all nationals of EU countries for stays of

Take Notes Language

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. English and Spanish are not widely spoken.

Currency

The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real, and the U.S. Dollar is not accepted.

Cell Phone

Brazil is one of the most expensive countries to visit in South America, but because of the exchange rate, when converted, prices are still very affordable.

The best time to travel to Brazil on a budget is in the off-season. If you travel outside of Christmas or Carnival, flying to Brazil can be quite affordable.

If you are visiting more than one state, I recommend flying instead of traveling by bus or car. The distances are long, and flying will save you time and allow you to visit more locations in less time.

Prices and options will vary a lot, depending on what area of Brazil you are visiting and what time of the year you are visiting. The good news is that because of the exchange rate, the prices will be very affordable when converted.

Your international cell phone will work in Brazil. You’ll want to pick up a local SIM card and get a local calling plan.

Brazil is one of the few destinations on Earth that is warm year-round. Because of its tropical landscapes, there are several climatic extremes.

CREDIT CARD & ATMs

A credit card is widely accepted in Brazil. ATMs can be easily found in commercial areas, but they may be closed at night for security reasons.

WI-FI IN BRAZIL

You can get Wi-Fi service in Brazil pretty much everywhere. Normally the hotels, restaurants and shopping malls offer free internet service.

Tipping

It is not customary to tip in Brazil.