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Brazil first timer — need advice

Started by EuroExplorer · 15 Mar 2026 · 1294 views

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EuroExplorer member
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15 Mar 2026 at 19:03
Planning my first trip to Brazil. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.

My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Colombia?
5. Any apps to use before arriving?

Coming from Canada with experience in a few different countries but first time in Brazil.

Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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NewcastleNick member
#2
16 Mar 2026 at 05:03
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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EdinburghEd member
#3
16 Mar 2026 at 21:03
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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MapleLeafMike member
#4
18 Mar 2026 at 08:03
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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BirminghamBaz member
#5
19 Mar 2026 at 16:03
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SoCalSurfer member
#6
21 Mar 2026 at 01:03
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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PortlandPaul member
#7
22 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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SacramentoSal member
#8
23 Mar 2026 at 14:03
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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NorthernLights member
#9
24 Mar 2026 at 19:03
Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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SunshineSteve member
#10
25 Mar 2026 at 05:03
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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CanuckTraveller member
#11
25 Mar 2026 at 08:46
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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PerthPete member
#12
25 Mar 2026 at 08:46
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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BangkokVet member
#13
25 Mar 2026 at 12:46
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OttawaOliver member
#14
25 Mar 2026 at 20:46
Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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SacramentoSal member
#15
25 Mar 2026 at 21:46
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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SeattleSam member
#16
26 Mar 2026 at 10:46
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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DCExplorer member
#17
26 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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PerthPete member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 14:46
Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.
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AtlantaAce member
#19
26 Mar 2026 at 22:46
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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ScottishSteve member
#20
26 Mar 2026 at 23:03
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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