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Rio's beaches and Carnival, the thundering Iguazu Falls and the vast Amazon β€” Brazil is colour, rhythm and raw nature on a huge scale.

eVisa πŸ“… Best: Sep–Mar (varies) πŸ’΅ $90/day avg
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Capital
BrasΓ­lia
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Currency
Brazilian Real (R$)
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Language
Portuguese
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Best time
Sep–Mar (varies)
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Visa
eVisa (some)
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Avg daily budget
$40 – $300
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Rio (GIG) / SΓ£o Paulo (GRU)
Overview

Why travellers love Brazil

Start in Rio for Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer and samba, then add the world-wonder Iguazu Falls or an Amazon adventure.

It's enormous and diverse β€” domestic flights make linking the highlights far easier.

Where to go

Top places in Brazil

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

πŸ—“ 3 days

Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and samba.

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

One of the world's greatest waterfalls.

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Salvador

Salvador

πŸ—“ 2 days

Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial streets.

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Plan day by day

Brazil itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Rio de Janeiro β†’ Iguazu Falls β†’ Salvador
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$200 – $1,500
1–2

Rio de Janeiro

Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and samba.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
3–4

Iguazu Falls

One of the world's greatest waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
5

Salvador

Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial streets.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Culture Β· History
Route
Rio de Janeiro β†’ Iguazu Falls β†’ Salvador
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$280 – $2,100
1–3

Rio de Janeiro

Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and samba.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
4–5

Iguazu Falls

One of the world's greatest waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
6–7

Salvador

Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial streets.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
Route
Rio de Janeiro β†’ Iguazu Falls β†’ Salvador
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$400 – $3,000
1–4

Rio de Janeiro

Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and samba.

πŸ—“ 4 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
5–7

Iguazu Falls

One of the world's greatest waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
8–10

Salvador

Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial streets.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
✨ Build a custom Brazil itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

Brazil visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa for some (e.g. US, CA, AU)
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
Yes (for required nationalities)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities are visa-free; some (incl. US, Canada, Australia) now need an e-Visa β€” check before booking. Always verify with the official Brazil immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Brazil visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Brazil budget guide

Budget

$40/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$300+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Brazil budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Brazil

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Christ the Redeemer

Rio's mountaintop icon over the bay.

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Copacabana & Ipanema

Rio's legendary beaches.

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Iguazu Falls

275 cascades on the Argentine border.

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Amazon rainforest

River lodges and wildlife from Manaus.

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Carnival & samba

The world's biggest party (Feb/Mar).

Get outside

Nature in Brazil

All nature
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