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Heading away from home? We’ve gathered some tips to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be.
Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil; Portuguese pronunciation: [bɾaˈziw]), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: República Federativa do Brasil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers (3.2 million square miles) and with over 211 million people, Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country by area and the sixth most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo.
Cards are accepted in touristy spots, but it’s wise to carry cash on you.
You especially want to have cash for small priced items, where cards are less likely to be accepted.
The currency here is Brazilian Reais. The symbol is R$ or BRL.
Free withdrawals at these ATMs.
R$250 should be enough for a few days.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming in Brazil.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
A service fee of 10% is normally included on the bill.
Locals only consider tipping extra if the service was extremely good.
€ 1,50
€ 5,00
There are different numbers for the different services here.
This one! It’s the standard two pin plug.
They drive on the right side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well in Brazil.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. 🙌
If you are into meat, you should not leave the country without trying the traditional picanha, and join a local BBQ if the opportunity arises.
Brazilians are warm and welcoming people who will easily invite you to spend time with them.
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