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One of the world's most captivating places, Brazil is a country of powdery white-sand beaches, verdant rainforests and wild, rhythm-filled metropolises.

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Best Things to Do
Whether you prefer magnificent nature or exciting cities, Brazil has an experience for you. Here’s is our guide of the top things to do in Brazil.
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Things to Know
Visiting a community to better understand the lives of the people who live there – that's the sort of positive impact tourism is supposed to have.
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Transportation
Not sure how to get around in Brazil? Try our tips for navigating this vast, jungle-cloaked country by bus, train, plane, boat and by car.
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Visa Requirements
Brazil offers different visas depending on the purpose of travel and country of origin. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a visa for Brazil.
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Best Road Trips
From coastal drives to winding mountain roads, getting behind the wheel in Brazil opens up a world of natural wonders. Here are Brazil's best road trips.
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High shot of a dirt football court with a Rio favela in the background. A group of men are playing football.

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Brazil favelas: what you should know

Mar 15, 2023 • 6 Min read

Visiting a community to better understand the lives of the people who live there – that's the sort of positive impact tourism is supposed to have.

Tips & Advice
The best things to eat and drink in Brazil for a taste of the tropics
Oct 9, 2022 • 6 Min read
Brazil has a startling variety of regional specialties, and food-focused travel here is a rewarding experience. Here's what to eat and drink in Brazil.
Beaches
The best road trips in Brazil link mountains, jungles and stunning beaches
Sep 22, 2022 • 9 Min read
From coastal drives to winding mountain roads, getting behind the wheel in Brazil opens up a world of natural wonders. Here are Brazil's best road trips.
Beaches
These are the beaches in Brazil that locals love – and you will too
Sep 22, 2022 • 6 Min read
While the beaches of Rio de Janeiro get the adoration, some of Brazil's best stretches of sand lie off the beaten path. Here are Brazil's top beaches.
Destination Practicalities
Getting around in Brazil from planes to boat rides through the Amazon
Sep 15, 2022 • 8 Min read
Not sure how to get around in Brazil? Try our tips for navigating this vast, jungle-cloaked country by bus, train, plane, boat and by car.
Sports
15 things to do in Brazil that will amaze you
Jan 20, 2022 • 12 Min read
Whether you prefer magnificent nature or exciting cities, Brazil has an experience for you. Here’s is our guide of the top things to do in Brazil.
Beaches
11 incredible places in Brazil you’ll never forget
Jan 15, 2022 • 10 Min read
In such a huge, varied country, what’s worth adding to your itinerary? Here are the cities, national parks, beaches and more of the best places in Brazil.
Hiking
Brazil's best hikes cover everything from beaches to rainforest
Jan 2, 2022 • 10 Min read
Brazil is a country of continental proportions and eye-popping natural beauty, perfect for wilderness hiking. Here's a guide to Brazil's best hikes.
Hiking
The best national parks in Brazil: jungles, jaguars and jaw-dropping waterfalls
Dec 31, 2021 • 5 Min read
Brazil’s national parks feature some of the most important – and spectacular – ecosystems and cultural sites in the world. Here are our favorites.
COVID-19
Brazil makes changes to its entry rules adding quarantine for unvaccinated arrivals
Dec 10, 2021 • 3 Min read
International passengers arriving into Brazil by plane who are not vaccinated will have to quarantine for five days in they city they're visiting.