Carnival, Amazon rainforest, Copacabana, and infectious energy. The world's 5th largest country with incredible biodiversity and cultural richness.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥253,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days). Passport must have 6 months validity.
Portuguese is the official language (not Spanish). English is limited even in tourist areas. Learning basic Portuguese helps enormously.
Domestic flights essential (huge country). LATAM and GOL airlines. Uber widely used. Metro in São Paulo and Rio. Intercity buses.
PIX instant payment is ubiquitous. Credit cards widely accepted. Cash at smaller vendors. ATMs at banks. Brazilian Real.
Tropical to subtropical climate. Tap water safe in major cities. Street safety requires awareness — avoid flashy jewelry/phones. Carnival (Feb-Mar) is unmissable.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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