Brazil

What to expect from Brazil?

Brazil is ranked as the most beautiful country in the world because of its biodiversity. It is a truly magical place which offers unique experience. Yet, it is a huge country which requires a lot of planning. It is the largest state in South America with over 211 million people. Airplanes will be probably your main means of transport. Airports are literally everywhere. Don’t expect to rent a car and go for a road trip. You would probably lose a lot of time. Most of the country speaks only Portuguese. Even in biggest cities like São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro you won’t hear English much. Before your arrival you should definitely learn some basics in Portuguese! Language is the key. For the first time plan your trip around 5 main cities – São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Manaus (Brasília is the capital and you should visit it but it is mainly the city with the government’s offices.). They are the best places to understand Brazilian culture, eat local cuisine and meet new friends. Brazil is also the place of the largest jungle in the world – the Amazon. Don’t miss this one on your list. It is a true natural wonder. There are so many things to see! Below you will find some tips about this wonderful country.

Typical Costs When Travelling

Accommodation – There is a lot of budget options in Brazil including many hostels and hotels for the costs of few dollars per night. The cheapest stay can be found from $10 USD per night already. A private room for two in a hostel can go as high as $40 USD per night and sometimes you can book normal hotels for much cheaper price. Just remember not to book anything near favelas where you could come to harm and don’t trust Airbnb which is not permitted in many places across Brazil.

Food – It is no exaggeration to say that Brazil has the best cuisine in the world. There also is street food everywhere so you can save a lot of money! You will probably eat many pasteis or tapiocas during your stay. The cheapest ones cost no more than $1,5 USD and double price on a restaurant. Meals in normal restaurants go between $7 – $9 USDs. Fruits are super cheap in the country in comparison with Europe or other parts of the world. For example for mango on any market you spend no more than $1 USD.

Transportation – be ready to fly a lot in Brazil! It is the largest country in South America. They don’t have such dense network of trains and buses are not the safest option to use. Therefore, we strongly recommend to use airplanes. In some places you can rent a car but you should definitely only do that when you are familiar with the place. Fly tickets are unfortunately very expensive. You should make sure you buy them in advance. Prices can be particularly high during holidays, such as before and during Rio de Janeiro’s carnival (February and March) and Réveillon or Christmas (December).