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Man sitting in an alley in front of a mural of a woman's head with two fish floating by her

Sep 29, 20268 min read

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo

View from above of Caminho de Moisas - a sand bank that appears when the tide is low and is located at Praia de Barra Grande in Maragogi, Alagoas.

May 6, 20267 min read

The Top 10 Beaches to Visit in Brazil

Beautiful view to Sugar Loaf mountain cable car, city and ocean in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mar 31, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit Brazil

Explore the sun-drenched hotspot that is Ipanema beach ©Michael Heffernan/Lonely Planet

Jan 28, 202613 min read

15 Best Things to Do in Brazil

Fernando de Noronha. jp_vizintim/Shutterstock

Nov 18, 202510 min read

The Most Incredible Places to Visit in Brazil

The Liberdade neighborhood in São Paulo is a crossroads of culture and cuisine.

Nov 7, 20252 min read

Explore Japanese Culture in São Paulo

Here are the best transportation options for getting around in Brazil. Guaxinim/Shutterstock

Oct 8, 20258 min read

The Best Ways to Get Around in Brazil

View from Morro Dois Irmãos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. vitormarigo/Shutterstock

Feb 26, 20259 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Brazil: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Jan 18, 20255 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Brazil?

Bundled-up shoppers at a festive Christmas market food stall decorated with red cloth, white snowflakes, string lights and ornaments.

Dec 31, 20248 min read

Here Are the 9 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Brazil for a Taste of the Tropics

Keep these tips in mind and you'll have a relaxed trip to Brazil. Shutterstock

Dec 12, 20245 min read

7 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Brazil

From Iguaçu Falls to boating in the Amazon, here's how to explore Brazil as a family © paul mansfield photography / Getty Images

Dec 2, 20237 min read

9 of the Best Things to Do in Brazil with Kids

There are plenty of ways to save your dollars – and reais – all across Brazil © MesquitaFMS / Getty Images

Nov 9, 20235 min read

7 Budget-Friendly Tips for Your Next Brazil Trip

A roadtrip through Brazil yields adventures through tropical paradise, gorgeous forests, otherworldly deserts, and more © Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images

Sep 20, 202310 min read

The Best Road Trips in Brazil Take You to Mountains, Jungles and Stunning Beaches

Favelas are more dangerous than the rest of the city, but they're also creative and cultural hubs © Tom Wilde / Getty Images

Mar 15, 20237 min read

Brazil favelas: what you should know

Young woman meditating on a mountain top near Rio de Janeiro

Jan 2, 202210 min read

Brazil's Best Hikes Cover Everything from Beaches to Rainforest

Young woman meditating on a mountain top in Rio de Janeiro.

Dec 31, 20216 min read

The Best National Parks in Brazil: Jungles, Jaguars and Jaw-Dropping Waterfalls

A statue of Christ is built in Brazil.

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Brazil's New Statue Will Be Taller Than Rio's Famed Christ the Redeemer

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