Destination Fact Sheet
Capital: Brasilia
Primary Language(s): Portuguese
Currency: Real
Time Zone(s): UTC -5, UTC -4, UTC -3
Important Airports
São Paulo (GRU, CGH), Brasilia (BSB), Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
Important Cities
São Paulo, Rio Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Brasilia, Salvador, Recife, Manaus, Goiania, Belem
Tourist Hotspots
Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Waterfalls, Northeastern Beaches (Recife), Pantanal, Amazon Forest
Best Time of Year to Visit
March - November
Public Holidays
Jan. 1, Jan. 6, Easter, Apr. 21, May 1, Sep. 7, Oct. 12, Nov. 2, Nov. 15, Dec. 25
Main Landmarks
Rio de Janeiro (Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Corcovado, Sugar Loaf), Iguazú Waterfalls, Pelourinho, Pantanal, Amazon Forest
Beaches/Coastal Towns
Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra Tijuca), Jericoacoara, Porto Galinhas, Ponta Negra, Boa Viagem, Praia Futuro, Praia do Forte, Joaquina
Natural Landmarks
Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, Bonito, Manaus, Amazon Forest
Historical Sites
Recife, Olinda, Ouro Preto, Tiradentes, Paraty, Petrópolis, São Miguel das Missões
Hidden Gems
Gruta Maquiné (Maquiné Grotto), Estrada Real (Royal Road) from Rio to Ouro Preto, Fernando de Noronha Island
Special Tips & Tricks
Try local dishes “feijoada”, “acarajé”, “pão queijo”, no matter where you are, look out for the word “rodízio”, or “all you can eat.” There are all kinds of rodizios, including pizza, Japanese food or grilled meats.
Did You Know?
Brazilian prisoners can reduce their sentence by 4 days for every book they read and write a report on.