r/Brazil

Good morning,

I have loved Brazil since I was young and I plan to move there. What is the immigration process like for someone who would like to stay in the country and will I be able to get a job at an English-speaking company since I don't know Portuguese? By the way, I am from Africa.

Going to brazil with vial of medicine in yeti cooler. How much scrutiny will there be?

Hi all,

I’ll be in Brazil in September for a bit over two weeks and I’m trying to figure out how much cash I should withdraw.

My itinerary includes: Lençóis Maranhenses (where I’ll need to pay local guides/tours), Salvador area + day trips like Praia do Forte and Rio de Janeiro.

From what I’ve read, cards should be widely accepted in cities, but I’d be grateful if those in the know could share recent experience or practical advice.

Thanks!

Like i was at a sports festival recently and somehow got talking to this Brazilian family who were visiting my country. I was talking to this girl who was 12 and she was maybe trying to flirt with me, looking at me alot, smiling at me and fiddling with her hair while doing so even when i wasn't talking to her. I'm a bit dense but even i was picking up on it. The issue is i've just turned 17M and where i'm from in the uk its quite odd for 2 year or more age gaps at my age downward. I ofc was keeping my distance a bit but i was feeling a bit odd about it. Did she think i looked really young or something? Im still clean shaven but im like 6 foot 2 inches so idk.

I'm not tryna creep i just want some context on the culture in brazil.

Hello, Im planning to be in Rio(5 days), Foz do Iguacu(3 days) and Manaus(7 days). Im traveling along with my wife. I have a few credit cards with us. But other than, do I need additional cash?

Hello! I am visiting Rio this month! I’m from London and have a bunch of questions.
While I have googled most of these, I’d also like to hear from real people ☺️

1. Should I bring mosquito spray from my home country or buy some in Rio? (Are the mosquitos here “stronger”)

2. Is contactless available everywhere or should I have some cash? (I have a Monzo account which is Mastercard)

3. Is there a trusted/local app for taxis/cabs? (Or is Uber the norm)

4. Is there a better local version of Google maps? (People in London swear by Citymapper for instance)

5. Any recommendations for a good tour of Tijuca? (Really want to see some waterfalls)

6. Favourite coffee and/or breakfast place in Leblon?

7. Favourite small/unusual museum?

8. I’m planning on visiting the botanical garden, what are some of your favourite spots there?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm from India. Our country is gradually increasing ethanol blending in petrol (E20), and Brazil has far more experience with this than we do.

I was hoping to hear from people who have actually lived with it for years.

• What have been the biggest benefits?
• What problems have you experienced?
• Has fuel economy been noticeably worse?
• Looking back, do you think it has been worth it overall?

I'd really appreciate hearing your real-world experiences and any advice you would give to a country that's just starting this transition.

Thanks!

I am Canadian, visiting Brazil (great country). Driving from Rio to Ouro Preto yesterday was an "interesting" experience.

In Canada (and most countries where I've traveled by car) speed limits depend on road type and rarely deviate (ex: 100kmh on highways, 50kmh in cities).

Based on yesterday's drive, in Brazil speed limits are in constant flux and strictly enforced with cameras. "Following the flow" isn't working well because many drivers exceed the posted limit between cameras (and then slow to a crawl:). I've probably got several tickets until I figured out how to adjust.

Google maps warns about cameras but the audio warning doesn't include posted and actual speeds.

I plan on switching to Waze but am curious about what might be a better strategy.

Please note that I am not trying to evade the system or to aggressively drive at the maximum legal speed. I simply wouldn't keep driving at 60kmh while all cars overtake me at 100, because I've missed a posted speed.

My wife and I are in Rio now and will head to Ilha Grande and Paraty for a week before flying to the northern coast for a week. We already have a flight from Fortaleza back to the US on June 19th.

Our original plan was to fly to Sao Luis and make our way toward Fortaleza, stopping in Barreirinhas and the national park, Jeri, etc., but now that we’re looking at the logistics, this doesn’t seem possible or easy with public transportation or private transfers. We don’t want to rent a car.

Has anyone done this? Is there a way to figure it out without excessive travel time? Or should we fly directly into Fortaleza and just explore that area for a week? Open to suggestions.

I'm willing to pay a bit more for convenience and quality e.g. hotel pick-up and speedboat to save time. There seem to be a lot of companies doing this transfer and I'm just looking for first-hand recommendations from people who have done this trip? I'm looking to avoid getting scammed or dealing with unreliable or late transfer as time is critical on this trip.

I am planning to spend my summer vacation in Brazil, and this is my first time visiting Brazil.
I am going to travel with my colleague who speaks Portuguese, so language wouldn't be a problem.
But I am not sure where to start. Brazil is huge and there are so many places that all look worth visiting. I am mainly looking for a place with a good social scene where I can meet people, enjoy the local culture, try amazing food, and experience some nightlife.
Which city would city would you recommend for a first-time visitor?

Any tips or things I should know before I go?

I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks

Hi all,

My friend and I want to go to Brazil in autumn and work from there for a month.

We’re thinking of going to Sao Paolo, Rio, Floriantopolis, and Salvador.

We’ve travelled quite a lot before in Europe and Southeast Asia and never been robbed or anything like that (knock on wood), probably because we’re also quite careful in general.

I’ve heard a lot about safety issues in Brazil – what would your advice be and what is your experience?

Where not to go and how to stay safest? Is the whole safety thing exaggerated or do you really need to stay on alert more than in, say, Barcelona or Paris?

Thank you!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning a trip to Brazil and I'd like to do a few Worldpackers volunteer experiences while traveling around the country.

I already know about the more obvious destinations like Florianópolis, Rio, and other popular spots, but I'm curious about places that people outside Brazil usually don't know about.

If you were in my position, which cities, towns, or regions would you recommend? Maybe somewhere with a great local vibe, beautiful nature, interesting culture, or just an amazing quality of life that most foreigners overlook.

I'm not really asking about specific types of volunteering, but more about where to go. I'd love to discover some hidden gems instead of only following the classic backpacker route.

Thanks a lot! I'd love to hear your suggestions and personal experiences.