Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days (within 180 days). A stamp is placed in the passport upon entry. Required: Passport: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. ID card is NOT sufficient. Return or onward flight ticket: Occasionally checked, es

Brazilian Real (BRL) The Brazilian currency is the Real (plural: Reais). Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50 Centavos and 1 BRL. Notes: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 BRL. Exchange rate (reference 2025/26): 1 EUR ≈ 5.5–6.5 BRL ATMs (ATM / Caixa Eletrônico) ATMs are everywhere. The main banks: Banco do Brasil (yellow)

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany — but strongly recommended: Yellow Fever: MANDATORY for the Amazon, Pantanal, and Central Brazil! The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before entering the affected areas. The international vaccination certificate is chec

General Security Situation Brazil has a security problem that should not be sugar-coated — but also not exaggerated. The crime rate is higher than in Europe, especially in big cities. The tourist areas in Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, and beach resorts are much safer than their reputation if a few rules

Internet, SIM & Power Outlets

SIM Card & Mobile Data A local SIM card is cheap and the best option for mobile internet: Providers: TIM (best value for money, good coverage), Claro (largest network), Vivo (best coverage in rural areas) Price: Prepaid SIM from 15 BRL (2.50€). Data packages: 15–20 GB for 40–60 BRL (7–10€) per mont

Basic Vocabulary & Brazilian

Brazilian Portuguese is softer, more melodic, and more open than European Portuguese — the vowels are pronounced more clearly, the "s" at the end of a word doesn't sound like "sh" (as in Portugal), and the language has many loanwords from Tupi (an indigenous language) and African languages. Importan

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Travel Guide Brazil

Your complete travel guide for the land of superlatives — from Rio and the Amazon to the Iguazú Falls

Capital:Brasília

Language:Portuguese

Currency:Brazilian Real (BRL)

Best Travel Time:May–Sep (dry) / Dec–Mar (beach)

Flight Time:~12 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (90 days)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 44 Sections

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Route Suggestions

Grand Brazil Tour

21–28 days

The ultimate Brazil route: cities, waterfalls, wildlife, and beach. Only feasible with domestic flights — the distances are vast.

Rio de JaneiroIguazúPantanalBonitoManausAmazonas-LodgeSalvadorLençóis Maranhenses

Rio, Iguazú & Beach

14 days

The perfect route for first-time visitors: Brazil's highlights in the south and southeast, with a mix of city, nature, and beach. Easily doable in two weeks.

Rio de JaneiroIguazú-WasserfälleFlorianópolisSão Paulo

Northeast & Beaches

14–18 days

The tropical northeast of Brazil: Afro-Brazilian culture, island paradise, kitesurfing, and the most surreal sand dunes on earth. Sunshine guaranteed.

SalvadorChapada DiamantinaRecifeOlindaFernando de NoronhaJericoacoaraLençóis Maranhenses

Nature & Wildlife

14 days

For nature lovers: Rainforest, jaguars, crystal-clear rivers, and waterfalls. Experience Brazil's wildest side — from jungle to wetland to waterfall.

ManausAmazonas-LodgeCuiabáPantanal (Porto Jofre)BonitoIguazú

All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Brazil

6 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Regions· 5 Chapters

Chapter 3

Rio de Janeiro

5 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

São Paulo

5 Sections

Chapter 5

Northeast (Nordeste)

5 Sections

Chapter 6

Amazon

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Southern & Central Brazil

5 Sections

Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

Land & People

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Food & Drink

1 Sections

Chapter 10

Art & Culture

1 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Practical A–Z

5 Sections

Chapter 12

Portuguese Language Guide

1 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Rio de Janeiro

The "Marvelous City" with the Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, and Ipanema. Samba, Carnival, nightlife in Lapa and Santa Teresa, the Tijuca National Park in the heart of the megacity, and the legendary Maracanã Stadium.

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Rio De Janeiro

São Paulo

Brazil's megacity and culinary capital: Avenida Paulista, MASP, street art in Vila Madalena, the Japanese district of Liberdade, the historic Mercado Municipal, and nightlife that never sleeps.

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Sao Paulo

Northeast (Nordeste)

Afro-Brazilian culture in Salvador da Bahia, the surreal sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses, the island paradise of Fernando de Noronha, the kitesurfing mecca Jericoacoara, and the Chapada Diamantina.

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Salvador Recife Fortaleza

Amazon

The green heart of the planet: Manaus as the gateway to the jungle, jungle lodges in the rainforest, the spectacular meeting of the waters, boat trips on the world's mightiest river, pink river dolphins, and indigenous communities.

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Manaus

South & Central Brazil

The thundering Iguazú Falls, the wildlife-rich Pantanal with the highest jaguar density in the world, the crystal-clear rivers of Bonito, the beaches of Florianópolis, and the innovative Curitiba.

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Foz Do Iguacu Florianopolis Curitiba

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