"B R A S I L - A minha terra natal!" Brazil by Elainehead

Brazil Travel Guide: 16,063 reviews and 30,713 photos

Population: 176 029 560

Capital: Brasília

Language: Portuguese

Money currency: Real (R$) [Plural: Reais]

Tourist Visa currently not required from the following countries:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, The Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuela. NOTICE: However, passports must be valid for at least six months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival.

Helpful sites:
www.embratur.gov.br (Portuguese, English or Italian)

www.brazil.org.uk/index.php (English and Portuguese)

www.bresil.org (French and Portuguese)

www.brazzil.com (English)

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Last visit to Brazil: Oct 2002
Intro Updated Apr 16, 2003
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Reviews (31)

Body Language (part 2) Local Customs (18)

THE OK SIGN: In Brazil, an "OK" hand sign may be misinterpreted as an offensive gesture (equivalent to a middle... more travel advice

Cachaça Local Customs (18)

Cachaça is a Brazilian liquor made from distilled sugar cane juice. It is also known as "Aguardente". It is the liquor... more travel advice

New Year's Eve Local Customs (18)

In Brazil, people usually wear new white clothes in order to have good luck during the new year's eve. Some people wear... more travel advice

Bargain Favorites (7)

If you buy a considerable number of goods (esp. souvenirs), be nice and smiley and try asking for a "desconto"... more travel advice

Comments (8)

nomada Mar 31, 2006 at 11:39 AM Report Abuse

Oh! Deus, se na terra houvesse un paraiso nao seria muito longe daqui ! Thank you !
plannersis Nov 3, 2003 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

Very good info on Brazil-we go in 25 days and you're a big help - thank you!
quartinb Oct 20, 2003 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

eu sou muito guloso por isso estou tomando nota das belas receitas q nos ofereces...obrigado!
scarm Sep 23, 2003 at 5:25 PM Report Abuse

Comments about work in Brazil are right on the money. I recently visited the office where I worked before, and everybody was studying at night to get a degree, or an extra degree, or some extra training. These are some very serious people!
XenoHumph Aug 11, 2003 at 12:33 PM Report Abuse

Excellent and very useful tips! Great recipies! I'd love to go to Brazil one day!
brazilnut30 Feb 24, 2003 at 8:49 AM Report Abuse

great comments and awesome pics of some of the greatest foods and drinks!!!
mangueirense Feb 23, 2003 at 2:19 AM Report Abuse

loved your advices,beijos!
pepples46 Jan 16, 2003 at 8:31 PM Report Abuse

yes I agee with you, on both tips :-))