Best areas in Brazil:
Main Scene: Nightlife strip. Best concentration of venues. Busy but learnable.
Alternatives: Secondary area 15 min by taxi.
Hope this helps.
Where to stay in Brazil
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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2 Mar 2026 at 12:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $82/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $82/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:43
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:38
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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