Planning first trip to Brazil. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Brazil — hotel recommendations near the action
Started by FKKNovice · 2 Mar 2026 · 576 views
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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5 Mar 2026 at 13:49
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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6 Mar 2026 at 22:44
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:18
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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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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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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13 Mar 2026 at 15:39
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:22
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $142/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $142/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:55
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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20 Mar 2026 at 04:46
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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21 Mar 2026 at 14:01
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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