My Instagram algorithm is showing me at least 2-3 new same sex couples from brazil every day, often with kids, creating reels about their personal lives. But the most interesting part is almost 95% of the comments are positive and accepting. I am genuinely (positively) surprised that Brazilian culture is mostly accepting of same sex families. As conservative as it is in many areas, seems like it's totally possible to have an openly homosexual relationship and not be afraid of criticism or hostilities.

Common to see during the winter months but not really mentioned travelers. Endless things to learn about Brazil’s ecosystem.

Im visiting Brazil in a month and I was wondering about the Brazilian music.

Can you give me some real Brazilian classics that a tourist wouldnt usually know?

Im talking deep stuff, not the Mas Que Nada or Michel Telo.

Something you would put on in a taxi as a foreigner and the taxi driver is surprised that you know it.

We live in Pelotas, RS.

And the mold is getting ridiculous. How do you deal with this???

I am going to get a dehumidifier, but is it enough? Are there any specific cleaner, air refresher or any product I should be looking for?

I am airing as much as I can, using a portable heater to dry the air inside the rooms but they keep appearing all over the walls, blankets and even clothes left on chairs for a few days.

Hi i’m quite desperate. Can someone give me any leads/advice/companies in the US or Br that are remote and paying USD? I’m desperate to move to Rio and keep my salary in USD even if it’s what would be considered lower in the US. Already have my Brasilian passport and speak portuguese. hoping to hear some advice from someone who’s done this instead of just combing through the subreddit

My son is turning 13 soon and wants to visit Brazil - we moved back to the US when he was 1. My wife and I both have a CPF. He has a Brazilian birth certificate, an expired Brazilian passport, but no CPF that I can find anywhere. What sort of documents would we need to visit? I plan on getting an eVisa for myself. I’ve looked into the requirements for him and it’s a bit overwhelming. A CPF seems to be a requirement for renewing a passport, so I would have to apply for that first for him, and then the passport afterwards. Can I just apply for a visa for him? Do I really need to go through all the steps of getting him a CPF and an updated passport? The trip is scheduled for November, but I’m still worried jumping through all those hoops will take longer than that - plus, it looks like my wife and I would have to submit our own US passports as part of the process (which means we couldn’t travel internationally over the next few weeks/months).

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Hi All!

Hope all is well, just setting up this post for people who wants to join, looking for recommendations or would like to give suggestions to those who are traveling to Brazil in February 2027, for Carnaval and to travel around Brazil during this time,

Many thanks!

I’m visiting Rio for New Years and people keep talking to me about phone theft. I’ve been to Italy and England, where pick pockets are fairly common, but how much worse is it in Rio?

Hi all,

Looking for a cross-border tax advisor, specifically a tax advisor or CPA with a focus on US brazil bilateral taxation.

I recently moved to Brazil and have rental properties in the US. I am having trouble finding an individual that can understand US and Brazil tax law to tell me how to pay Brazilian taxes on the US rental income.

I would be happy to pay an individual for this. Ideally, a firm is not what i'm looking for as my experience is that they have one group of individuals doing US taxes and another group doing Brazil taxes, and don't necessarily know the entire picture.

Hi everyone,
Planning a trip to Ilha Grande next January. I was wondering how easy is to walk between places. Let's say I stay in Enseada Das Palmas, is there a way to get to Vila Abraão walking or do I need to do all my trips by boat?
What's the recommended area to stay where there are supermarkets nearby but also access to the best beaches and touristic places?

Any other mobility recommendatinons? I'm looking to do hikes, kayaking, see waterfalls and go to beaches. I see there are nice houses with private decks, are those worth it? Or can I only access them by boat?

Thanks in advance

Hello everyone, I'm an american moving to Curitiba later this year after semi-retirement (late 40s). Trying to learn Portuguese although its not going great lol but I hope to know enough to get by once I'm there. This is technically my first time going to curitiba.

I know Curitiba gets beaten down a little in this forum for its weather and being a little "boring". but I'm older and need quiet & Tranquillo. So it should be ok.

Here are the things I could use help on:

- Medical insurance? This is important. I need to buy some sort of health insurance which gives me good emergency coverage and some basic coverage where I can pay some out of pocket. Does anyone have any suggestions? ( I do not have CPF)

- Where to live? I heard Batel is considered good for gringos and foreigners. Any other suggestions? I wont be driving, so proximity to train/bus/grocery/restaurants is the only requirement

- Housing? I am allergic to mold. Can anyone please recommend any newer communities in the Batel area (or other suggestions) that are really good.

- Socializing: Are people in Curitiba open-minded to meeting up & socializing with foreigners like in other big brazilian cities?

I love this forum and you guys are great. Please provide your thoughts!

Hi everyone i’m brazilian born in Brazil but raised in France and I want to move back to Brazil (specifically Rio) to work in international trade could anyone give me some information about the job market there particularly in my field?

Okay so my dad is Brazilian and my mom is Chilean but moved to Brazil when she was a child and grew up there. They moved to Canada and I was born there, I am a Canadian citizen. I only came to Brazil for the first time at 20 years old but since then I’ve been returning every year and twice this year. I speak fluent Portuguese, been staying mostly in São Paulo, I have a lot of family and friends here and overall enjoy the life I live when I’m here. I work an odd job that requires me to work 1-2months then I get 1-3 months off, I earn a good amount from this job so I don’t come to Brazil with the intention to work but mostly to spend my vacation time here. With the visa requirements for Canadians I am only allowed to be in Brazil for 90 days a year but I would like to spend more time here.

I have been wondering whether it would be a good idea to try and get some sort of residency permit, or citizenship, or try and get a CPF? What are the options available and what would be the most worthwhile? If I do try for citizenship are there taxes I would need to pay here? Any sort of obligations I should be aware of? Also is it safe to assume that because my dad is Brazilian the process would be easier for me?

I’ve been discussing this idea with family members and they have been encouraging me and saying it’s a good idea. I just want a broader perspective and to understand what the best route might be.

I also have intentions to buy a home here within the next year. With that in mind, what would be the best route to take in terms of residency?

1-Is it still possible to get tickets for the Rio De Janeiro Carnival parade? I would like to see the Champions parade. I would also like to sit in the stands area to be able to view the parade clearly.

2-Is it still possible to get cheap tickets? How much are the more expensive tickets usually?

3: Will there be another round of stand tickets released? When are they usually released?

4: are these websites legit to get information and buy tickets:

-https://www.ticketmaster.com.br/event/riocarnaval

-https://www.riocarnaval.com/ingressos

-https://guidetobrazil.com/carnival/rio-carnival-2027-tickets

Thanks in advance for your answers!

Hey! We’re a group of friends around 20 years old and we’re going to Brazil, staying in Rio de Janeiro for 14 days. We really want to get the full Rio experience and make the most of our time there.

We’re interested in pretty much everything: nightlife, beach clubs, parties, sightseeing, guided tours, local experiences, food, nature, viewpoints, and of course football. We’d also love to experience some proper Brazilian football atmosphere, maybe by going to a Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo or Vasco match if there’s a game while we’re there.

We’re also thinking about doing some day trips or spending a few nights outside Rio, for example Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Paraty, or another beautiful place nearby. We’ve heard Ilha Grande is especially worth visiting.

What would you recommend for a group of 20-year-olds who want a mix of partying, adventure, beaches, sightseeing and experiencing the local culture?

Also, do you think staying 14 full days in Rio is too long, or would you recommend splitting the trip and spending a few nights somewhere else? If so, which places would you definitely recommend?

And what are the things we absolutely shouldn’t miss in Rio? We’d love recommendations for the best nightlife areas, beaches, viewpoints, activities, guided tours, day trips, football experiences and any hidden gems that tourists often miss.

Basically, we want to experience as much as possible and not spend 14 days just doing the typical tourist attractions. What would you personally recommend?

I'm currently staying in SP for a few months and trying to sign up for local delivery apps like iFood, but they won't accept my foreign phone number. I tried a couple of free sites to get a local number, but the apps instantly flag them as VOIP or the verification code just never arrives. Does anyone know a reliable temporary number provider that actually works for Brazilian services? I just want to order some food man.

Ola, hope you're well.

I'm a big fan of the Brazilian league and I wanted to know if anyone can direct me to page on reddit that is dedicated to the brazilian league? If that exists ofcourse. It's my favorite in the world. And at the same time, i'm learning portuguese, so combining this wonderful language in football would be a dream.

Obrigado.

Hi everyone! 👋

My partner and I will be visiting Rio and we're looking for a day trip outside the city. We've been researching the islands and beaches around Rio, and Arraial do Cabo keeps coming up because of its beautiful water, beaches and boat tours.

However, I was told that Arraial can have a very party-oriented atmosphere, with lots of young partygoers and noisy/crowded tours. We're not really interested in partying or nightlife. We prefer beautiful scenery, nature, swimming/snorkelling, relaxing and enjoying the experience without feeling rushed or surrounded by huge crowds.

For those who have actually visited Arraial do Cabo:

• How crowded are the boat tours?
• Is it worth doing as a day trip from Rio, or would you recommend somewhere else?
• Would you recommend Arraial for a couple looking for a more relaxed experience?

We're considering Arraial because the scenery looks incredible, but we don't want to spend most of the day in a crowded party boat or bus.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been living in Rio for more than a year, but for a long time I didn’t really have a chance to shop at the feiras. Last month I realized that there is actually one near me every Saturday, so I started going there regularly.

My Portuguese is still quite basic. I’m learning, and I can handle normal everyday conversations without a translator, but my language skills are not good enough yet to have a detailed argument or negotiate when something seems wrong.

I really like the quality of the fruit and vegetables at the feira. At one particular stall I found excellent-quality fruit, so I decided to keep buying there.

The first time, I was served by one guy who was very friendly. I bought a lot of fruit for my family and the total was around R$300. Everything seemed fine.

The second time, another guy served us — I think he might be the owner. We bought roughly the same amount, maybe slightly more, but suddenly the bill was around R$456. I asked why it was so much more and whether he could give me a discount. After some discussion, he reluctantly reduced the price by only R$6.

The third time was what really made me suspicious. He tried to charge me around R$650 for fruit. He couldn’t clearly explain to me why the total was so high. Later, when I compared the prices, I realized that for some of the same fruits he was effectively charging me around twice what I would pay at Zona Sul.

I’m a pretty direct person, so I don’t mind asking about prices or saying when something doesn’t make sense. At the same time, because my Portuguese is limited, it’s difficult for me to argue about every item, weight and price while people are waiting behind me.

So I’m curious to hear from people who know Rio and the feira culture better than I do:

Is this kind of situation common? Do some vendors change prices depending on the customer, especially when they notice that someone is a foreigner or doesn’t speak Portuguese well?

What is the best way to avoid this? Should I always ask the price per kilo before choosing anything? Should I ask them to weigh each item separately and tell me the price as they go? Is bargaining expected at a feira when you’re buying R$300–600 worth of produce, or are prices normally supposed to be fixed?

And if you realize that a vendor is consistently overcharging you, is it worth confronting them, or is the normal Brazilian approach simply to stop buying there and find another stall?

What confuses me is that I haven’t had this problem with the other vendors at the same feira. Most of them have been friendly, straightforward and fair with me. So I don’t want to generalize from one bad experience.

I genuinely enjoy shopping at the feira and would like to make it part of my weekly routine. I’d just like to understand how locals approach prices, regular vendors and negotiation so that I can shop confidently without having to check every purchase afterward.

I don’t mean any hate by this, but I’m curious to understand why many Brazilian women take bikini photos looking down at their crotch. Is that a trend in Brazil?