Man, we visited friends in Brazil in 2019. Absolutely loved it. Fantastic country. I really hope they'll get through this tough times not too bad.

This is a great video! I’m American, but I’ve completely submerged myself in the Brazilian culture with all the Brazilian friends I’ve made here in Orlando the last 7 years and have also completely learned the language. I’m completely in love with Brazil and it’s people! I’ve been there only 3 times but plan on going back many more!

You are so right in all the advice you gave (I’m Brazilian) 🙌🙌. The only thing I’d add is that some hotels and cities are 220V (especially in the northeast) 😉. And yes, everyone should visit Brazil, it’s a beautiful country with fantastic people ❤️

I've spent some time in Brasilia about 6 years ago. It was beautiful even though it's not a big tourist city, and Guarana is one of my favorite drinks.

The best thing about Brazil is their amazing beautiful, fun people.

2:05 It's correct (to have some bills) but in big cities (Like Rio, São Paulo, Recife, etc) you probably will not have any problem to pay with credit card in almost any place... 4:15 For tourists without a local guide or friend try to buy (and check the reputation of the companies) online. Event if aren't big cities there is good options for the tourist cities (like Ouro Preto). 8:35 For most of us Brazilians if there is no rice and beans it's not a 'true meal' 8:55 I confirm that, if you're a 'walker tourist' you can buy some bottled water on the supermarket take them with you when exploring the cities, and save some money and time (instead of stop in each corner to buy water). 9:35 It's true for local mass produced beer, but nowadays it's easy to find a lot of European and American beers in almost all restaurants and bars... But probably they will be served cooler than in US and Europe. 10:35 In some cities the tip is mandatory, but it's expressed in the bill (service tax) as said in the video. 11:25 Also is worth to note that some cities use 110V and others 220V, but uses the same plug ... So if your device it's not 'auto volt', confirm the voltage before use it... You will probably find one adapter in the airport. 13:35 Bonito means beautiful in Portuguese, so you know what to expect here... If i can help anyone, just ask here and will try my best (if youtube notifies me).

I’ve been wanting to go to Brazil! Thanks for sharing!

Nice and respectful review of my country! Loved it!

Hey man. Next time, try Vitoria, Espírito Santo, my town. You can go from mountains to beaches in a 40 minute drive.

Thanks for sharing Wolter. I missed Brazil especially Ouro Preto and Belo Horizonte.

Beautiful video, thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful day!

I loved the video. It was very informative. Thanks

I used to live in Brazil when I was a little kid - wonderful place. Your review was pretty accurate. Good job. Yes, they do drive like crazies, hahaha! Especially the truck drivers. And avoid foggy days on the highway - engavetamento! LOL. Loved feijoada and cerveja. Cafezinho, tambem.

Well hat video has helped me decide to cross Brazil off my bucket list. Thanks for saving me the hassle.

Excellent job as always Mark! I lived in São Paulo for 3 years and traveled all around Brazil and I love that country.I've been to many countries in the world that I really loved but Brazil is very special to me. I recommend anyone to visit that beautiful country and I assure that people won't disappointed . Bom trabalho como sempre Mark! Obrigado!

OMG 😋😋the food is amazing there. Guarana and cheese bread😋😋. Obrigado for posting this.

I went to Nicaragua a few years ago and your videos were so useful, and yet again you’ve pulled through for Brazil! I am going to Rio and Paratay in May and I am so excited, thank you so much 💛🇧🇷

One tip wrt the plugs just in case anybody from Brasil is watching: while European plugs do work in Brasil, the opposite might not always work. I once accidentally packed the wrong plug when going to Switzerland/France (the Brasil instead of the EU one) and while it worked fine in France, it didn't really fit in Switzerland because the prongs are a tiny bit wider than the Swiss ones.

I think Maranhão state is the most underrated. São Luís is the most beautiful colonial city and Lençóis maranhenses the most beautiful natural place. I think youtubers just knows about the mid-south of Brazil.

After being several times to brazil I decided to learn portuguese! My mother tongue is spanish and it's awful how difficult the communication gets with the people in the street. So, let's learn a bit!

Years ago I went to a place that I really recommend in Rio de Janeiro for a guys night out. A club called 4 by 4. A reputable place filled with the greatest people. I promise you'll love it. Thank me later.

If a tourist can reach a 3 or 4 big cities or tourist places...two visits can be sufficient to get a ideia from Brazil. There's mountains on south...beaches on northeast, the forest...some good big roads too. They're sun October to march everyday single day on northeast...5 star's hotel 200 to 400 usd a day all meal and drinks included. Plan all your visits and walk less on big cities for safety...don't ask info on streets...ask on restaurants, malls etc or Google it. They're little cities that are amazing to walk and shots photos...like Gramado- RS, Paraty-RJ and some Minas Gerais historical cities and its safe too.

Glad you mentioned bringing an adapter so you can use the plugs there. I wouldn't have known that.

Absolutely accurate,I'm Brazilian. May I add that, when booking Uber via the app, you may receive a message from the driver asking where are you going. That is illegal, don't answer, the driver is obligated to take you to your destination, no matter how close or far it is. Otherwise, Uber is way better than a regular cab.

Really helpful video, thank you

It’s very difficult to drive in Brazil for long distances due to mainly the geographical changes from plateau to semi mountainous areas crossing through rainforest, just fly.

I took a very nice air conditioned bus from Rio to Ouro Preto. It was awesome. Next I’d like to visit Manaus and the Amazon.

Brazil is a beautiful country with an exciting culture and friendly people.

Visited Natal, Recife and Rio for the 2014 world cup. I wanna go back.

nice video dude love it

I'm brazilian! And...you are awsome! I love your videos!

Great video. It’s amazing how much info about Brazil you managed to put in one quick video. I am Brazilian and I can say that you did a great job. If you are single and come to Brazil during carnival, make sure you visit Ouro Preto and Diamantina (both in Minas Gerais state). You are going to have the time of your life !

Don't forget to mention there are hard limits to retrieve cash from ATM, these limits are completely random. One day you may be able to retrieve 1000 BRL the next one maybe 600. Also there are service fees, you pay between 24 and 32 BRL to retrieve your own money from an ATM. In some towns you will not find one single working ATM, despite the banks claiming that "it" should work, so always bring some emergency cash.

3:25 This was probably 50 years ago, but the scariest car trip I have ever taken was between São Paulo and Santos. The road was narrow, winding and steep. You could see skid marks and gaps in the guardrail where cars/buses/trucks had missed the curve and went over the edge

I have always wanted to visit Brazil, thanks for this video

Good video about Brazil!

Wow !😳 Amazing how much you know Brazil!👍🏼

Obrigado por visitar o Brasil. Nós somos um povo muito feliz. Thank u for visiting Brazil. We're a very happy people.

Mark, about electrical system, that’s depend. In some part of Brazil it’s 127V and another part is 220V. I think it’s smart to check which system is used by region. Usually laptops, tablets and cellphones are 220v ready.

Definitely visiting Brazil, hopeful to one day be able to stay up to 90 days, traveling to different pasts Salvador Bahia, Rio Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Caterina, Recife, Brasilia etc. Started learning Brazilian Portuguese

I rented a car in Minas Gerais recently and that was wise. Driving was perfectly fine. I couldn't imagine trying to get around Minas without a car.

Great video! I would like suggesting visiting the south of Brazil! Brazil is a melting pot of culture! In the south you will find the best barbecue (I know you love Kansas City and it’s barbecue), specially the ribs! In some cities in Santa Catarina (where I’m from) and Rio Grande do Sul most people understand Spanish, some German, Poland, Italian speakers… And we take credit card almost everywhere. First stop: Florianópolis! Joaquim as beach, Jurere International, Cacupé ( Zé do Cacupe, restaurant), Ribeirão da Ilha (restaurant Ostradamus- that’s my fav). Other cities like: Blumenau (Octoberfest), Pomerode, Joinville… Rio Grande do Sul: you must visit Serra gaúcha! There so many other amazing places to visit! As you said before Brazil is big as America! It is with many trips.

very helpful videos

Brazil looks like so much fun! I hope to visit there after the pandemic is over! (Whenever that is)

I like your videos they are more down to earth

Whoop new video !! Hope you are well Mark !!

another banger as usual fella, great work

I love your videos! It’s amazing how you could say so many interesting and real things in a short video! We can also mention Gramado, Canela and Florianópolis in the South of Brazil as beautiful cities to know too!!👏👏👏

I love it Brasil!!

Love ur channel, all da places u visit r beautiful

Love it man. How you describe it. Im currently in thailand. Looking for a long term visit to brazil. Where to start? . Any advice would be much appreciated. Im a US citizen. Havent checked but assume its open for us.

Good morning Mark thanks for the info

Brazil is awesome. But I advise people to learn a bit of Portuguese before going. It will help a lot. try Duolingo or another app to get a base. It's not hard and it will make your visit much better.

My favourite beach in Brazil is Canoa Quebrada, Ceará State ;)

9:45, you may want to note that there is also a growing wine industry here, mostly in the very south near Argentina and Uruguay because that’s the only suitable climate. Would be delicious with the steak and other barbecue.

The best pizzerias are in Brazil and always served with olive oil; the gorgonzola pizza in Brazil is the best you will ever get.

Ymuito legal vcs fazer esse vídeo pra mostrR o mundo

Note about Plugs - it is not as clear cut as you mention. This is because the N Plugs are receded meaning that European Plugs might not go through since they are round whereas the slot is hexagonal. Get an Adaptor. They are a plenty everywhere and Amazon does sell them where you live for peanuts.

We took coach bus from Sao Paulo to Rio. It was over 6 hours long. It costs us

Thank you! Can’t wait to be back to my country!

Wolters, u have family here or something like that ? Because u always are here in Brazil haha! Is very nice r videos!

If drinking the local water is not recommended then do not use it to brush your teeth. Use bottled water for that as well. You can get just a sick from a small exposure to local water from brushing teeth as you can from drinking the local water

Mark, thank you for great tips as usual. chaos

Mark has lived in so many places I'm sure he's a time traveler too

Very nice your channel. Just a correction: To drive by Brazil is very nice. I recommend. I like so much. There are a lot of amazing roads.

Brazil is very good...

Comidas boas qui o Brasil faz

Hey, Mark, have you guys ever been to Fernando de Noronha? If you haven't yet, you should. :) I'm from Rio, and I loved it! It is almost magical, with all the sea life, the vulcanic rocks, etc.!

I'm Brasilian, and if you have a international credit card you'll be fine most of the time, except if you want to visit simple villages of any state. Brasil is very advanced in payment options. The traffic is not bad but there's a lot of cars specially at São Paulo city, and i really recommend study the traffic signs, pay attention and you'll be safe to drive, except at Goiás (joke) but they have the fame of bad drivers. Came and visit us, but respect our girls. The stereotypes aren't the reality and many foreigners came with the wrong idea, so you could have problems (not joke 🤣). But we are all receptive people and ready to help you.

I'd love to visit one day!

What a nice video walter, next place you should go is Balneario Camboriu in santa catarina, great place for turism with beautiful beaches, some of the higher buildings in latin america and a lot of great restaurants. Abraço from Brasil 😀

Wolters, I have another question related to Dinning Options. Are there Food Vendors and Restaurants that provide Dairy-free and Gluten-free Beverages and Meals?

Great video and very accurate

About the language: spanish and portuguese are mutually intelligible, so if you only know spanish, you'll be fine here (and you probably know it).

Hello, as always, useful video, cool this👍

I can't wait to start traveling!!!

There is a city called Fortaleza. There is a highway 🛣 that leads up there.

Would you recommend getting the yellow fever vaccination if only staying for a week? (Rio and Belo Horizonte) thanks!

i use both my debit and credit card in ubatuba and sorocaba didnt really have issues with my card

🇧🇷Great video about Brazil.

In Brazil, pretty much everywhere accepts cards with the exception of some small stalls selling street food or souvenirs. It is actually better than Europe because AMEX and Discover are widely accepted. They even offer you to make payments in instalments if you want and would pay no interest whatsoever (very uncommon for foreigners and I usually do not accept it but it is OK). Credit and Debit Cards are widely accepted BUT Debit Cards do not pass on their machines as Debit but as Credit. When giving your card to the teller, they will ask if it is a debit or credit - ALWAYS say it is a Credit (even if it is a Debit). If you do so, you will have no problems. Debit Cards in Brazil are only NATIONAL Debit Cards linked to a Brazilian ID.

Have you been to Balneário Camboriú? It is one of the best places in Brazil.

Are there plenty of food options for people with gluten and dairy sensitivities?

What can you tell me about Cuiaba? I am looking to travel there in August. Proably from NYC or New Jersey.What travel agency do you use to book for flights/hotels? I am learning Portuguese ( i love this language). Obrigado in advance

Hi, I was born in the US and so is my dad, but my mom is from Minas, Andradas specifically. I haven't visited my relatives for some years now. Do you have suggestions for what to see so I don't spend all my time being force fed by my grandma?

My thoughts from being there for a month over Christmas, travelling from Sao Sebastian, Sao Paulo, all the way up to Recife, took flights, hire cars and Ubers...The standards of driving terrified me. Brazilians don't like being behind another car, and will overtake on blind bends, coming up to the brows of hills, on mountainsides...I handed over driving duties pretty quickly to my partner I can tell you, then closed my eyes. A lot. Even the Uber drivers have a death wish, and certainly won't wait ten seconds to get to a spot in the road when they can over/undertake through three lanes to get there in eight. The state of the roads we'd also been warned about so were ready for the potholes, the abundance of motorbikes, dogs in the street and pedestrians crossing at night wearing dark clothing...Food didn't take long to totally 'slow my transit' shall we say. Started worrying when there were two or three days between visits, ended up purely drinking yogurt drinks for a time. Eating out became quite bland, with so many restaurants offering the same staples at prices very similar to what you'd pay in England, i.e around 30 quid for two with the drinks. That said I did go to one steakhouse/buffet in Sao Paulo towards the end of the stay (Trevvison) and it was better than any other place combined. Ouro Preto was lovely, but also scary to get to along the mountainsides, and the roads in the actual town are like being on a roller coaster they are sooo steep! Loved the churches, and Sebastian the guide attached himself to us for a reasonable rate during our weekend there. Never seemed to stop raining and our guesthouse, though ok, had only basic blankets for the chilly evening. From Minas Gerias we flew north and enjoyed both the paradises that were Maciao and Maragogi. Beaches were to die for, though at the latter I had a few jellyfish? stings that got me racing out of the water. Also visited San Miguel dos milegres, Porto de Galinhas, Fonteleza which were all pretty decent, though at the first place, where we were in a little cabin type hut, I got my first site of the Marimbundo close up. It absolutely terrified me. Think of a black dragon fly, bent in half, flying silently that can bite AND sting! Certainly made me hanker for the much smaller wasps back home! All in all, and taking away the 'warnings' that I have given you here, it was a pretty stress free itinary. The people were welcoming and friendly, not once did we feel unsafe, but to be be fair towards the end of the month we had no money for them any robbers to take anyway! It was strange for me to see all the Christmas displays in the sunshine, but I got some great pictures with 10 foot Santa Claus statues. I also got a snap of me with a curious Capybara in the background which was another highlight. Learn some Portuguese before you go folks and have a great time...maybe for just a couple of weeks only though?

a very honest testimony. congratulations

please can you suggest which cards works in Brazil? Is it revolut debit card working ?

Brazilians typically say tchau when they want to say good bye to each other and this is coming from someone who has lived in Brazil for a year and a half a couple years ago.

Literally every single one of those words in the beginning allllll directly sound exactly like the Spanish translation but are spelled different lol... but I know what you're saying I've had portugués people try to speak portugués with me but I could only understand half the words. If they talk slow I can plug and play in my head and figure out what's being said.

How is exchange rate when you using your debit card to take cash? Which banks are good for people from USA?

Here a Brazilians from Sao Paulo, Guarulhos City.

Só uma observação, se o garçom te atendeu excepcionalmente bem vc pode sim dar uma gorjeta por fora! Não precisa ser algo absurdo e eles ficam bem felizes!

In Brazil they say Tchau rather than Adeus. Adeus is mostly used in Portugal.

Por favor coloca legenda em Português Brasil

Hi, how do you take a photo if you can't pull out your iPhone? I've seen out KZfaq videos and see locals using their iPhones.

I like to take lots of pictures when I travel. How do I take pictures without appearing to be "flaunting wealth" and making myself a target? I have a Canon EOS Rebel, a smaller pocket Canon camera, and my cellphone. Which should I bring? I'd imagine the Canon EOS Rebel would be too risky to walk around with there.

Seemed like everywhere in Rio accepts cards

If Argentina/Uruguay were wealthier, there would a lot more snowbirds and just sunseeking tourists in general along the coast from Rio de Janeiro northwards, and especially in Bahia and the Northeast, during the Southern Hemisphere winter!

Mix half and half beer and guarana!