Brazil travel guide

The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian real (BRL). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Brazil has several time zones. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are three hours behind UTC, and Brazil no longer uses daylight saving. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Brazil. Best weather: May to September. Beach season: December to March. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

Major airports include Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and São Paulo (GRU). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Brazil. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Brazil. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main language is Portuguese. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Brazil include see Rio de Janeiro, visit Iguazu Falls, explore the Amazon and discover Salvador. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.