Brazil

Quick facts — Brazil

Capital

Brasília

Currency

Brazilian real (BRL, R$) — about R$5.1 to US$1 in 2026 (rate moves, verify)

Language

Portuguese (not Spanish); English is limited outside tourist areas

Best time to visit

April–June and September–November (shoulder seasons); regions vary

Visa (short stay)

UK & most EU: visa-free 90 days. US, Canada, Australia: eVisa required. Verify latest

Budget per day

Budget ~US$40–70 · Mid-range ~US$100–180 · Luxury US$300+

Getting around

Domestic flights for long distances; apps (Uber, 99) and buses in cities

Safety level

Use increased caution; petty theft is the main risk in big cities