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Brazil Travel Guide

Trek Zone
olá
(o-laa • Portuguese)
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79°F
Friday
82°F
Saturday

Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit Brazil?

3

March

High
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Brazil for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 35 to 43 USD

Tourist's budget
from 75 to 102 USD

Did you know?

The Monument of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro commemorates the centenary of Brazil’s independence. It is 125 ft high (including the base), the head is 11 ft high and the span of hands is 92 ft.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Brasilia (BR) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4222 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Brasilia click here

Brasilia
Brasilia
Fortaleza
Salvador
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4222
mi

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Timezone (4)

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Safety

General travel safety level in Brazil on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

21 April 2024• Tiradentes Day

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 BRL
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.18518
5.40007
GBP
0.15829
6.31762
USD
0.19998
5.0004
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Brazil

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Distance matrix
MilesRio de JaneiroSão PauloPorto AlegreSalvadorCuritibaBelo HorizonteRecifeBrasilia
Rio de Janeiro-2236987534212131165580
São Paulo223-5299042103041323542
Porto Alegre698529-143133983318501006
Salvador7539041431-1109600419657
Curitiba4212103391109-5101529672
Belo Horizonte213304833600510-1019386
Recife11651323185041915291019-1028
Brasilia58054210066576723861028-

A Brief History of Brazil

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Brazil

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 35 to 43 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 75 to 102 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Brazil via the Prices link

Currency

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Brazilian Real (BRL)

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  • GBP
  • USD
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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Brazil.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Brazil

Niskie

Areas with malaria

All areas of the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondonia, and Roraima. Also present in the states of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Para, but rare cases in their capital cities. Rare cases in the rural areas of the states of Espirito Santo, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piaui, and Tocantins. Rare cases in the rural forested areas of the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo. No malaria in the cities of Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, and none at Iguaçu Falls

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from Angola or the Democratic Republic of Congo and ≥9 months of age.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagBrazil for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • Up to 90 days per visit, but no more than 180 days per year.

Electricity

127V / 220V (60 Hz)

In Brazil the standard voltage is 127V / 220V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type C, N sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket NType N

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

27 / 231
Ranking
212 559 417
white 47.7%, mulatto (mixed white and black) 43.1%, black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%

Area

28 / 232
Ranking
3.29 mil. mi²
It is approximately 89% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

27 / 221
Ranking
75
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.5women 78.7

Median age

27 / 222
Ranking
33.2
Average age of population expressed in years.men 32.3women 34.1

Population growth

27 / 224
Ranking
0.65%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

26 / 210
Ranking
93.2%
Ability to read, write and count.men 93%women 93.4%

GDP

24 / 194
Ranking
14 830 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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