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Plan your trip to Brazil
Everything you need to plan a confident trip to Brazil — from visas and flights to safety, culture, and our in-depth city guides. Written like a local friend would explain it.
Practical guides
Before you go
Get the big decisions right: when to fly, what it costs, and what paperwork you need.
Flights
Getting to Brazil
Gateway airports, airlines by region, when to book, and what to expect on arrival.
Read guideEntry
Visa Requirements
Who needs a visa, who doesn't, and how the e-visa process actually works.
Read guideTiming
Best Time to Visit
Season-by-season breakdown — Carnival, dry season, and what to avoid.
Read guideBudget
Trip Budget
What Brazil actually costs — accommodation, food, transport, and tours.
Read guidePacking
Brazil Packing List
Regional packing list covering Rio, Salvador, the Amazon, Carnival, plus anti-theft gear and voltage rules.
Read guidePractical guides
Travel essentials
The context and practical knowledge that makes the difference between a good trip and a great one.
Safety
Safety in Brazil
Honest guide to staying safe — neighborhoods, scams, transport, and common mistakes.
Read guideSolo travel
Solo Travel in Brazil
Solo female safety, best cities, where to stay, and how to meet people in Brazil.
Read guideCulture
Brazilian Culture
Afro-Brazilian heritage, music, food, and the context you need before you arrive.
Read guideLanguage
Portuguese Basics
The handful of phrases that will make your trip dramatically easier.
Read guideHealth
Health & Vaccines
Yellow fever, travel insurance, pharmacies, and tap water reality check.
Read guideFestivals
Brazil Festivals Calendar
Carnival dates 2026-2028, Réveillon, Festas Juninas, Iemanjá, Parintins — when to be where.
Read guidePractical guides
Destinations and on the ground
Deep-dive city guides and practical tips for once you land.
Destination
Salvador, Bahia
Historic center, beaches, Bahian food, capoeira, and the soul of Afro-Brazil.
Read guideDestination
Rio de Janeiro
Neighborhoods, beaches, Carnival, and how to see Rio without wasting days.
Read guideComparison
Salvador vs Rio
First-time visitor? Honest side-by-side comparison and the canonical 4+3 itinerary.
Read guideOn the ground
Where to Stay in Brazil
How to choose a neighborhood and book accommodation across Brazilian cities.
Read guideTravel tips
Travel Tips
Money, SIM cards, tipping, Uber, and the practical details nobody tells you.
Read guideConnectivity
SIM Card & eSIM
eSIM vs physical SIM, best providers, CPF reality, and 5G coverage by region.
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