r/Brazil Rules

It seems the US sent a not entirely airworthy aircraft to Brazil. Well done to the Policia Federal for stepping in.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/americas/us-brazil-deportations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t04.6Hc8.6jRDA_n3faaI&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Hey everyone,

I'm hoping to get some advice from the community. My friend's dad sadly passed away yesterday in Salvador, Brazil. The family needs to bring his body back to Toronto, Canada, as soon as possible, and they're trying to figure out the best company to handle the repatriation.

They've found two options:

1. Alpha Funeral International (alphafuneralinternationals.com)
2. Cline (clinespe.com.br)

Has anyone had experience with either of these companies? Which one is more reputable and reliable for international repatriation? Are there any other funeral homes or services you'd recommend instead?

Any insights or experiences would be really appreciated! The family is under a lot of stress, and they just want to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Thanks in advance for your help!

I simply wish to show my gratitude to the man, as he has inspired me since I was a youth. My google foo has failed me thus far.

I am going to Rio with my friends from Mexico🇲🇽. We are looking to emerge ourselves into the music from Brazil but we also wanted to dance to some perreo (reggaeton) which is our favorite party music. Are there any events/parties that play this music?

Boa noite

I don't know if this is the right place to talk about this but I wanna know about the poliedro. I was born in brazil -my parents are syrians- lived for 5 years and then traveled to syria and started school there finished school and started med school in syria, finished my first year and started my second, before my final exams the war started in syria and I had to come back to brazil and can't return anymore

So I did some research about continuing med school here there wasn't any easy way to continue so I decided to start again but I wanna get ready and people told me that this cursinho de medicina is the best for me to enter the best universities here but I don't know anything about this cursinho

I'm not very good in Português but I started imporving it with the (kumon) course I can understand quite a lot but I find some difficulties speaking and I'm not very fast at reading

I just want to know if anyone here knows anything about this cursinho and how hard will I find it if I'm not very good in português. I will start next week but I'm kinda nervous

Anything would be helpful thanks

BTW I'm someone who studies like a lot I can study for hours and not get tired. I got 97.2/100 in the entrance exam in syria so I can force myself to study

Just curious, I know it must vary by region, but on average, to cool a house, how much are we talking in USD?

Going to Rio for the first time. Solo. Black male 30. Looking for a social hostel (that has private rooms and bathroom) to stay at wherein I connect with travelers and locals and possibly find people to hang out with. Any recommendations would be great. I keep hearing about Ipanema Beach House, so I’m leaning towards there, but I have no real knowledge of any of this. Shoot me on the right direction if you can! Thank you in advance!

Also tips on what to get into and where to go would be great!

Need help! I am a solo female traveller, currently in Copacabana. I came here with a friend, who was supposed to plan the trip and i was just tagging along. Plans changed and i am left on my own. Im here till beginning of March. I would like to leave Copacabana and opt for a bit of quieter location but have access to beach, supermarkets, spas, restaurants etc. Where to go? I'm a digital nomad so need fast Internet and because im a solo female, need to feel as safe as i can be here in Brazil. All suggestions welcomed! Thank you

I'm traveling to Brazil, Rio state and Minas state at end of April for two weeks. I have been told by many I don't really have to worry about yellow fever vaccine since that occurs more north west, but dengue is more common. However, from what I have read by the cdc it says only those age 9-16 or those who have previously had dengue can get the vaccine. Does anyone have any thought or input on this? Is bug repellent good enough if I stay diligent with it?

Hey my friends. What are you hearing and reading about what’s going on in the U.S. right now? What do you think? I have not dug into the history of Brazil’s dictatorship. I’m not feeling confident that things up here are going to be okay.

Hey I have been trying to make Brazilian account in apple store to buy some apps not in my region (am not from brazil) I made an account but when I tried to buy the apps it's refused my credit card because it's not from Brazilian bank , so I bought gif cards and when I try to redeem it it's asks me again for a credit card and CPF number :( so I just wasted money Any idea how can I get used apple account or how to fix this please help.

hiiii how are you guys? so i am going to brazil to see christina aguilera, i am brazilian american, and i wanted to ask about meia entradas because i saw liniker last week and i bought a meia ticket from some guy on the street (sketchy i know but it was real) and they didn't even check if i was a student or not.

It was not my intention to buy a meia ticket but it just happened. So how serious are concert venues about that sort of stuff and can i just buy the meia? also do student IDs from overseas work? thank you

hello! i dont live in brazil i live in sweden but i need some help purchasing a calculator cable from there for a 35 year old device that i have. could someone help me with this? i cant even seem to sign into the mercadolivre site as i dont have a phone number in brazil.

https://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-1483305589-cabo-hp48-hp-48-calculadora-hp48-cabo-hp-49-series-todas-usb-_JM?searchVariation=53172475672

I was recently in Rio and ate açai almost daily. They sell it from carts at Copacabana and Ipanema and it‘s like ice cream with toppings. I found frozen açai puree in my country, but on another post on this subreddit I read that they not only put açai in it, but also other things. Banana and Xarope de Guarana was mentioned. But I‘m wondering if that’s true and how much of each ingredient I would need. Does anyone have a recipe that tastes like the açai in Rio?

I’m staying with family and noticed that they leave their food out overnight, sometimes for multiple days, and just keep reheating it and eating it. Is this common here? Or just something my family does? Why not put it in the fridge?

I have a very specific and weird situation involving a family member and her immigration status here in Brazil.

I was adopted by Brazilian diplomats (all legally, don't worry) and have been living in Brazil for a majority of my life. My biological grandmother however has come to live with us to help out with the family as a "trabalhadora doméstica particular." She has a Diplomatic Registry Card (Carteira de Registro Diplomatico) but I'm unsure if she can use that instead of an RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros). There are some more details that I'm willing to share through DMs but that's the gist of it.

I'm asking for help on here because I don't currently have the funds to pay for a lawyer nor do I know any immigration lawyers here.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

I'm looking at a flight from Santiago (SCL) on Latam that lands in Sao Paolo (GRU) in Terminal 3. Then take a United flight out of Terminal 3 with 50 mins of time to connect back to US. Is 50 mins enough time to connect on international flights all in Terminal 3? They would be booked on the same itinerary. Is there any immigration or passport review if you are connecting on international flights? I'm assuming I would not have to recheck bags either.

Hi, I'm in the business setup industry. My expertise lies in helping entrepreneurs set up their business or expand existing businesses beyond their countries.

I want to expand my website's reach in Brazil, and for this, I want to create content that will be exclusive to Brazilians.

But for this, I need to do some research. If you could help me with the following questions, it would mean a lot:

1. What business ideas are the most popular in Brazil?
2. What is the biggest roadblock to starting a business for a Brazilian?
3. How much is a Brazilian willing to invest to start a business?

I would be grateful if you could take 5 minutes out to help me.

Thank you in advance.

F25, English speaking tourist - going to Brazil solo for the first time. My current accommodation is close to Copacobana Beach, however the more I am reading online the more I am seeing people say this area is sketchy.

Instead, the recommendation has been to book near Ipanema beach - is this better?

Would appreciate any insights from female travellers - thanks!!

Its not up anymore since we left the EU. I want to watch it again.

EDIT (for simplification): Is it possible to get my ICVP as a foreigner? I'm heading to Colombia in a few weeks from SP. I received the Yellow Fellow vax and local card but it's looking like it's difficult to get the ICVP without a CPF.

Question: Is my local Brazilian Vaccine Certificate sufficient for travel to Colombia, or do I need an international certificate / translation ICVP as an American?

My wife is Brazilian and we're staying in Brazil for a bit, and heading to Colombia in a few weeks. All travelers from Brazil need a Yellow Fever vaccine (which we both got today, she already had it but re-upped). We got a local Brazilian vaccine card (in Portuguese obviously), but wondering if that is sufficient for traveling to Colombia (specifically for an American). As you can imagine, getting an 'international vaccine card' will probably take a little bit of work in Brazil due to slow processes. Thanks.

*Posted this to Colombian threads too, just FYI

Hey everyone, really looking forward to visiting Brazil in April for 4 weeks, as part of a South American trip.

So far I have Rio/Buzios/Paraty on my agenda, considering Florianopolis also and the Amazon.

Salvador is a city which I'm also strongly considering due to its authentic culture, but I am just concerned about safety issues there right now.

As the title states I'm a 195cm dude with blondish/reddish hair.

I am a relatively experienced traveller and know how to be mindful/have my wits about me/take precautions.... and to do the research beforehand of the areas to avoid.

I know one always has to be safe and mindful in many places, but just curious if Salvador might be better to avoid for safety issues. Thanks in advance.

I’m looking into living in Brazil for at least 6-12. I’ve visited a few times before and been to SP & RJ which seem to be the obvious options but wondering what options Brazilians with more knowledge would recommend, considering I’m pretty confident in my Portuguese skills. I’m fluent in Spanish and about intermediate in Portuguese, last time I went I was able to make pretty decent conversation with locals completely in Portuguese, can understand songs and movies, etc so I’m confident I could get fluent quickly.

SP seems like the obvious choice given its functionality and best infrastructure in Brazil. I love RJ but it seems unlivable long term with its dysfunction. My biggest issue with SP is the distance to beaches though and its overwhelming size. The social & active scene seems top notch though. What are other good cities that are fairly livable? I’ve always wanted to spend time in the northeast but I’m worried in how safe or functional those cities would be for a longer term. I really want a big enough city to have a real social life and constant activities / sports to engage with, as I really want dive into the Brazilian culture & social life. So friendly locals is also a huge plus.

Tl;dr best Brazilian cities for an American with high Portuguese skills and close to the beach.

I’ll be staying here for a week and was wondering if it’s okay to use the subways around here, or just walking around in general .

How does a family of 4 get around comfortably in the city? Most Ubers I was in were not large and Uber XL doesn't really exist.

What is better about the bike than a car?

Peacock Bass Fishing, who did you go with and why?

Clothes, what are your favorite brands for sunshirts, etc, and why? Thanks!!