March 28, 2024

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Five Tips to Improve a Trip to Brazil

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Five Tips to Improve a Trip to Brazil

Travelling to this amazing country for a vacation is very popular. Brazil is very different from other countries in the area. It is known for jazz, jungles, and beaches. Travelling to the area is easy with lots of cheap flights to Brazil, but making the trip special will take a little work. Here are tips to improve your trip to Brazil.

 

Skip Staying in Hostels

If you want to stay away from the dozens of backpackers that visit Brazil every year, you should try to avoid the hostels. Instead, think about Pousada, which is an affordable and cosy accommodation. Most are run by locals, which allow you to connect with the people local to the area.

 

Learn some Portuguese

Like any other country, you should not assume that everyone speaks English. Most Brazilians do not speak much English. Portuguese does sound similar to Spanish, but they are not the same language. So, you should take some time to learn keywords in Portuguese because you will need to know these words to speak with the locals and avoid getting ripped off.

 

Bring Sandals

Sandals and flip flops are worn every day by Brazilians. While flip flops and sandals are seen as very casual in other countries, in Brazil you are almost expected to wear them. Running shoes with shorts will make you stand out unless you are hiking or at a fancy event. If you forget your flip flops, you can buy them at many of the local shops.

 

Bus Travel is Not Perfect

Do not assume the buses will travel everywhere that you want to go or that they will be on time. There are other ways of getting around like kombi (a type of van), private cars (or Lotacao), and taxis. Boats are commonly used on the rivers.

 

Buses also skip over many interesting places in Brazil. You should also avoid overnight buses as they are common crime targets. So, try to avoid using them if you can and make shorter day trips.

 

The Southeast is the MostTravelled Location

Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Iguazu Falls are like New York City or London, every visitor to Brazil ends up here. They are still worth visiting, but if you want to experience the culture of Brazil, you will need to travel away from the larger cities. There are many other amazing locations that you can stop at, but remember to travel safely because tourists are still targeted by thieves outside of the major cities.

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