Discover Brazil
Largest Latin American economy, 12th globally. Agriculture (coffee, soy, beef), mining, manufacturing, fintech. Growing tech sector.
About Brazil
Geography
Area: 8,515,770 sq km
- • Mostly tropical
- • Temperate in south
- • Equatorial Amazon
- • Semi-arid northeast
Government
Type: federal presidential republic
Capital: Brasilia
Economy
Largest Latin American economy, 12th globally. Agriculture (coffee, soy, beef), mining, manufacturing, fintech. Growing tech sector.
GDP: $1.609 trillion
Per Capita: $7,500
Demographics
Population: 218,689,757
Languages: Portuguese (official)
Religions: Catholic 64.6%, Protestant 22.2%, none 8%
Explore Brazil's Regions
Discover 27 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Brazil
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +55
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
fire: 193
police: 190
ambulance: 192
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 127/220V / 60Hz / Type N
Driving: Right
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 10% usually added to restaurant bill automatically
- • If not included, leave 10%
- • Taxi: round up
- • Hotel: R$5-10 per bag
When to Visit Brazil
✅ Best Months
April, May, June, August, September, October
🔥 Peak Season
Dec-Feb (summer, Carnival, beaches), Jul (school holidays)
💎 Off Season
Mar-May (post-Carnival, pleasant weather, fewer tourists)
Carnival (Rio, Salvador, Recife, Olinda)
Festa Junina (June festivals nationwide)
Independence Day (Sep 7), whale watching in Santa Catarina
Reveillon (New Year's Eve on Copacabana)
Top Destinations in Brazil
Cultural Tips
- 💡Brazilians are warm and physical — hugging and cheek kisses are standard greetings
- 💡Portuguese is NOT Spanish — learn basic Portuguese, not Spanish
- 💡Bikinis and swimwear norms are more liberal than most countries
- 💡Football is religion — pick a local team to make friends
- 💡Safety: use Uber/99 instead of random taxis, avoid flashing valuables
- 💡Acai in Brazil is a meal, not a smoothie bowl
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