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Explore Brazil

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Explore Brazil

Those who truly want to understand Brazil should first look at the map. Brazil borders almost every other country in South America and is larger than the entire European Union. And yet, there is a feeling that it is reduced in the collective travel consciousness to Rio, Carnival, and Copacabana. However, this is just where it actually begins.

The Pantanal in the west is the most biodiverse wetland on Earth — those who want to see animals in the wild have better chances here than almost anywhere else on the continent. The northeast, with its Lençóis Maranhenses, the sprawling dune landscapes with turquoise lagoons, seems like another planet.

What makes Brazil so special is not just the nature. The Portuguese colonial history, the African influences in music, cuisine, and religion, the indigenous cultures in the interior — all this blends together into something truly special.

When to travel where — for Brazil has several climate zones and thus different travel times depending on the region. Do you need a visa? And how do you build an itinerary that shows more than the usual stops?

Our Brazil travel guide helps you with that. Just write to us about what attracts you to the country and we will create your individual journey from that!

Facts

  1. #1

    Population

    approx. 213.5 million

  2. #2

    Official language

    Portuguese

  3. #3

    Visa

    Visa-free entry for many nationalities for stays of up to 90 days

  4. #4

    Time zone

    CET -2 to CET -5

  5. #5

    Currency

    Brazilian Real

Best Travel Time Brazil

When to travel to Brazil? The best travel time depends on the region: Pantanal, Amazon, Rio, Fernando de Noronha, and Lencois Maranhenses — with climate data, insider tips, and a month-by-month overview.
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Flight to Brazil: Direct flights, flight time & arrival strategy

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo and Rio, arrival airport strategy, domestic flights with LATAM, Gol and Azul, arrival to Fernando de Noronha, Pantanal and Co. — the complete arrival guide for your Brazil trip.
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