It’s pretty easy to say any place on earth is a beautiful blend of amazing people, stunning scenery, and encapsulating culture. But Brazil seems to take each of those aspects, and turn the dial as high as it’ll go. The gorgeous Latin culture, stunning beaches – and don’t forget Carnival!
4.5/5 stars - Bigger banks’ ATMs are more likely to accept international cards, and will be open 6am to 10pm each day. Remember to carry cash if you’re craving some late-night Feijoada!
It’s not standard, but if someone’s serviço was excelente, go for it!
As real and reliable as their currency
There’s no breaking the bank – prices are real good in Brazil!
Coffee: NZ$2.50 (the ‘ol cappiccino)
Water: NZ$1.30 (330mL bottle)
Beer: NZ$5.10 (local pint)
Food: NZ$15 (rice & bean meal)
Taxi: NZ$15 (Rio airport – city)
Big Mac: NZ$7.10 (a familiar favourite)
Budget: Around NZ$90/day (An overnight stay, 3x cheap meals, and some museum visits in Mariana)
Moderate: Around NZ$165/day (Decent accommodation, good meals, and scuba-diving in Buzios)
Luxury: Around NZ$220/day (Flash hotels, fine dining, and a trip on the Curitiba-Paranagua Train!)
1.5/5 stars - Try and stay one step ahead of your GPS when driving so you don’t end up in a local favela. Otherwise, dodge any political protests, and watch out for pick-pockets.
Olá vizinho (Hi neighbour)
The real is sometimes used in Uruguay and Paraguay.
Get your paws on it!
There’s a different animal on every Brazilian banknote.
The real royals
The Brazilian ‘real’ means both real and royal!
Superstars
Every Brazilian coin has a constellation printed on it.
You’ll comma round to it
$6,00 is 6 reals – Brazil use commas and full stops backwards.
Brazil isn’t the most expensive holiday you could have planned. If you opt for the finest dining you’ll end up forking out a bit, but it’s generally an amazingly cheap place to visit. But to truly make the most of your real, you’ll want to remember these helpful hints:
Carnival
Kick off the Easter season with a festival like no other! For four days, Carnival takes over Brazil.
Olinda
Take a trip back to colonial times in this historic town. Each red-roofed building is bursting with culture!
Lencois Maranhenses
Go swimming in desert lakes. And no, you didn’t misread that!
Copacabana
Whether it’s for New Year’s celebrations or beach soccer, this is the world’s ultimate beach!
Iguaçu Falls
The Devil’s Throat waterfalls alone are enough to make you fall in love with Brazil!
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