Brazil
Brasil
The Country of the Future
Essential Phrases
Hello
Olá
Oh-lah
Thank you
Obrigado/a
Oh-bree-gah-doh
Yes
Sim
Seem
No
Não
Now
Excuse me
Com licença
Kohm lee-sen-sa
Sorry
Desculpe
Deh-skool-peh
Please
Por favor
Por fah-vor
Help!
Socorro!
Soh-koh-ho
Where is...?
Onde fica...?
On-jee fee-ka
How much?
Quanto custa?
Kwan-toh koos-ta
Cheers!
Saúde!
Sah-oo-jee
Goodbye
Tchau
Chow
Emergency Contacts
Police
190
Police
Ambulance
192
Medical emergency
Fire
193
Fire
Tourist Police
194
Tourist police
US Embassy BrasÃlia
+55 61 3312-7000
SES - Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 3, BrasÃlia
Money & ATM Reality
Currency
Brazilian Real
BRL
1 USD ≈ 5.0 BRL (approximate)
ATM & Card Access
ATM Fees: 0-10 BRL
- • Cash preferred outside cities
- • ATMs widely available
- • Tip 10% in restaurants
Internet & Connectivity
- • Vivo
- • TIM
- • Claro - Tourist SIM: R$30-80
Popular Apps
Safety Index
Crime Overview
Transportation
Use registered taxis/Uber
Common Scams
- •Pickpocketing
- •Taxi scams
- •Beach theft
Areas to Avoid
- • Favelas
- • Some suburbs at night
Natural Disaster Risks
- • Flooding
- • Yellow fever areas
Note: Safety ratings are based on Global Peace Index, US Department of State Travel Advisories, and local government sources. Ratings are subjective and should be used as a general guideline only. Always verify current travel advisories before your trip.
Solo Women Travelers
Night Safety
Dress Code
Casual - beachwear at beaches only
Harassment Risk
Tips
- •Avoid favelas
- •Use registered taxis
- •Beach safety
Note: Women safety ratings are based on solo female traveler experiences, TripAdvisor reviews, and US Department of State advisories. Every woman's experience may vary. Trust your instincts and research specific destinations.
Festivals & Events
Rio New Year's
culturalCopacabana beach celebrations
Impact: Very crowded
Carnival
culturalWorld's biggest party
Impact: Extremely crowded - book early