Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil Travel Guide Grab a Caipirinha, put on your best dancing shoes and learn all about Brazil in our handy Brazil travel guide – find out the best places to go, things to see and do,  Brazil traveling information, some helpful phrases, the do's and don’ts, how to get around, plus a load more about Brazil tourism so you can make the most out of your trip!

Unforgettable Brazil.  Get along to one of the magnificent year-round beaches, visit the pounding Iguaçu Falls, trek through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, or for those who like to party, Carnival is a must.  Rio de Janeiro and Salvador are the best places to join the mayhem, when samba-filled parties erupt through the streets, and revelers dance and celebrate for days on end.  The locals are a pretty good-looking lot too, which is always nice.

Fast facts

Population
186,000,000

Languages spoken
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and English are also spoken, but are less common.

Currency
Name: Real
Code: BRL
Symbol: R$

Electricity
The electrical current in parts of Brazil is 127V, such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, while in other parts like Recife and Brasilia are 220V.  Check with your accommodation if you’re unsure.  Most electrical appliances in Brazil use a two round-pinned socket.

Time zones
There are four different time zones in Brazil:
Brazil standard time (GMT – 3) is used for most of Brazil.
Brazil time +1 (GMT –2) is used on a few islands on the east coast of Brazil
Brazil time –1 (GMT – 4) is used in Amazonas, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima and since mid-2008, Acre.

Country dialling code
+55

Measurements and weights
Metric