Brazil info for Americans and Canadians

Topics for short-term visitors to Brazil tailored for Canadians and Americans.

Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Illustration by Sel, 2014. (Click for a larger image.)

Money in Brazil

All the information concerning money is current as of June 2014.

• Currency and cash
• Bank cards and ATMs
• Credit cards
• Tipping, fraud, and shop etiquette
• Getting receipts
• Transferring money
• Pay by installment or all at once
• Coins in common use

Other practical topics about Brazil

• Booking a domestic flight within Brazil
• Getting by with just English and without Portuguese
• Wi-Fi and Internet service in Brazil
• Rent a flat or apartment for a month
• Renting a car in Brazil
• The impossibility of opening a bank account
• Cell phone service if you're not Brazilian

Brazilian football game, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Illustration by Sel, 2014. (Click for a larger image.)

Amusing or interesting topics about Brazil

• Strange and puzzling things in Brazil
• Common in the USA and Canada but rare in Brazil
• Items more expensive and less expensive in Brazil
• What surprises Brazilians about the USA and Canada
• How first names and last names work in Brazil
• Security and privacy in Brazil

Learning the language of Brazil

• Typing accented characters on Windows and Mac
• How to learn Portuguese efficiently
• Tips about Portuguese that books never mention
• Verbs are not that difficult, contrary to popular belief
• Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese
• Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese (PDF) (best for printing)
• Cheat sheet for Brazilian Portuguese ― the absolute minimum on a single sheet (PDF)

Contact Info

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