r/VisitBrazil

Hi! I’m going to watch the Norway–Brazil match tomorrow and I’m looking for tips on where to see it in Rio.

I grew up with Brazilian football, so I’d really like to watch the game somewhere authentic, lively, and with a good football atmosphere — not just a random tourist bar.

I know there are lots of places along Copacabana that look nice, but I can’t really picture what the atmosphere would be like there during the match. Is it actually good there, or would you recommend somewhere else?

Any recommendations for bars, botecos, fan spots, or neighborhoods where people will be watching?

Obrigado!

Hello I have 1 ticket Brazil - Norway category 1 Section 128 row 32 seat 5, price $1800 both

This was a fabulous way to see the city!

hi all! im from the united states looking to plan a 2 person trip for my birthday. my main priorities are safety and affordability! what are the safest and preferably cheapest places? i am fluent in english and spanish however I am still learning portuguese, so if there are any places that are spanish friendly are preferred too! also if anyone has any advice on travelling to brasil for the first time, please lmk! 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Hi. My grandma (she is young for being a grandma lol) is visiting Rio de Janeiro from July 3 to July 9 and I always ask her for bring me like sweets, chocolate, snack for every country she goes like I already try alfajores from Argentina and gomitas picantes from Mexico. So you have any recommendations? To tell her to look for an specific snack/sweet

I hope this post is allowed!

I need some advice. I have booked a place in Rio during peak season for 4 nights in Copacabana.

Great reviews, great place for one person, great area, great price at peak season … it all seems too good to be true. After some research I found out it’s common for hosts to cancel reservations during peak season and then re-list the rental for a higher price. They get some penalties (low ratings, blocked from site) but I would get the short end of the stick. I could be stuck trying to find something at the 11th hour for 100x the price $$$$$$$$$$$$$ (plus the fact that, as a female solo traveller, location is extremely important for me)

Should I just cancel my reservation and opt for a hostel? I thought about reaching out to the host to confirm but at the end of the day, there’s nothing that I can do if they cancel last minute. And from what I’ve read, Airbnb won’t do much to help if I find myself with no reservation 3 days before I leave.

Any input is welcomed!

Don’t snooze on the new Brazil e-visa requirements for Americans, Canadians, Australians, and others.

We didn’t realize until about a month before travel that Brazil now requires an e-visa. The online application was $81 per person, required very specific visa photos, parent info including birthdates and nationalities, and extra paperwork for our minor child even though she’s traveling with both parents.

The hardest part was the portal. It kept rejecting our uploads — passports, birth certificate, photos, minor form — without explaining why. We tried different file types and sizes until everything finally went through.

We’re in Guatemala right now, so getting the minor form notarized meant hiring a lawyer, which was also not especially straightforward.

Everything is submitted now, and we fly to Manaus in about three weeks. Hoping it all comes back soon, but sharing in case this saves someone else a scramble.

Hi everyone!

I'm a 29F from Puerto Rico and I'm thinking about taking a solo trip to Brazil from October 19 to November 2. My tentative itinerary is around 5 days in Rio de Janeiro, 5 days in São Paulo, and 3 days in Salvador, Bahia.

I speak Brazilian Portuguese, so communication shouldn't be a big issue, but I'd love some input from people who have traveled there solo.

Does this itinerary make sense, or would you change the amount of time in each city? I'd also love honest advice about safety as a solo female traveler, good neighborhoods to stay in (or avoid), and the best way to get around, especially at night.

I'm also wondering what the best payment methods are in Brazil these days. Is it best to rely on credit cards, carry some cash, or use an app?

Are hostels generally safe for solo female travelers, or would you recommend sticking to hotels or Airbnbs?

Also, since I'm from Puerto Rico and travel with a U.S. passport, do I need a visa to enter Brazil?

Any advice, recommendations, or things you wish you'd known before your first trip to Brazil would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hey! My two friends and I are going to São Paulo, then Rio de Janeiro next month and want to experience both cities.

We're in São Paulo (Pinheiros) July 7-12, then heading to Rio (Copacabana) July 12-23. We're all very adventurous, we like nature, good cafes, museums, and cultural stuff, and going out at night. Happy to go off the beaten path if it's genuinely worth it.

A few things we're curious about:

• Anything specific happening in SP July 8-12 or Rio July 12-23 we shouldn't miss? Concerts, markets, festivals, anything
• Best spots for each vibe in both cities
• Anything that's hard to find online but locals swear by

What would YOU do with that time in your own city?

I will be the host family for an exchange student from São Paulo for the fall semester only. The only things I know so far is it’s a boy who is 16 (I know his name too, but obviously won’t post it here.) I don’t know if it’s the state of Sao Paulo or the city.

I am wanting to put together a welcome basket but I’m not sure what to include. Can anyone help me put together some items that a teenage male from Brazil coming to America may want. He will be here in six weeks or so.

So far, I have a collapsible laundry basket and I plan on putting everything into it. I have the following items but am looking for more ideas:
20 oz Dr Pepper
Warheads candy
Sour Skittles
Grippos bbq chips (a local thing)
Reese’s cups
Hot Cheetos
Slim Jim’s
Individual serving cups of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, Cap’n Crunch
S’Mores Pop-Tarts
Cheeze-It’s
Small notepad
Pens

I know I want to get him a throw blanket (his room is in the basement so it stays chilly there) as well as a few of his own bath towels and a few of the the high school t-shirts.

Anything special that we have that Brazil doesn’t and a teenager would be excited to receive on their first day to the US?

Let me know what you think or if you have any tips. Help me make this perfect - thank you!!

🇧🇷 Brazil

Rio de Janeiro (October 10 – October 17)

7 Nights | Ipanema/Leblon

Highlights

•	Ipanema and Leblon beaches

•	Christ the Redeemer

•	Sugarloaf Mountain

•	Santa Teresa neighborhood

•	Full-day boat excursion to Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande

•	Botanical Garden and Parque Lago

•	Multiple beach days/clubs, sunsets, and samba nightlife

Fly to Argentina🇦🇷