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Best time to go
May to September brings drier, cooler weather and is the easiest time to travel. Visit in February for Carnival if you want the crowds and color. The Amazon is wettest from December to May; the northeast coast stays warm year-round.
Top places
Things to do
Beaches and coast
- Sunset at Ipanema and a cable car up Sugarloaf in Rio
- Island-hop the beaches of Florianopolis and Ilha Grande
- Northeast coast: Jericoacoara dunes and warm Atlantic water
Nature and adventure
- Boat into the Amazon from Manaus for jungle and wildlife
- Stand before the thundering Iguazu Falls
- Spot jaguars and caiman in the Pantanal wetlands
Culture and nightlife
- Live samba in Rio's Lapa district
- A capoeira circle in Salvador's Pelourinho
- Carnival in February - book months ahead
Food and markets
- Try feijoada, pao de queijo and acai bowls
- Street churrasco and fresh juice stands everywhere
- Coffee culture in the hills of Minas Gerais
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $10 to $20 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $30 to $60 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $70 to $130 |
| Meals, per day | $15 to $35 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Domestic flights cover the long distances; intercity buses are comfortable and cheap. In cities, ride-hailing is the safest way to move at night.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Brazil over the most recent years with data, roughly number 2 of 10 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- São Paulo
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Population
- 212.8 million (2025)
- Area
- 8,515,767 km² (3,287,955 mi²)
- Calling code
- +55
- Region
- South America
Travelling solo in Brazil
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Brazil trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Keep phones and valuables out of sight in big cities and on beaches.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to Brazil with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Brazil?
Make a free profile and add your Brazil trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Brazil you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Brazil?
May to September brings drier, cooler weather and is the easiest time to travel. Visit in February for Carnival if you want the crowds and color.
How much does a day in Brazil cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $10 to $20; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $30 to $60; mid-range hotel, per night: $70 to $130; meals, per day: $15 to $35. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Brazil good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Brazil trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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