South America
Brazil
Beaches, samba, the Amazon and Iguaçu Falls. Say olá, dance a little, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 17:50
- Currency
- BRL
- Calling code
- +55
- Capital
- Brasília
- Languages spoken
- Portuguese
Health & vaccines
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many regions: see a travel clinic before you leave.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
- Dengue is common: use mosquito repellent.
- Malaria exists in the Amazon region: ask a travel clinic.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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