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Brazil Travel Guide
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Brazil uses 127/220 volts AC, 60Hz.
Voltage varies by region. Many major cities and states, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Paraná and much of the southeast and northeast, primarily use 127V. Other regions, particularly parts of the south, centre-west and north, including Brasília and some rural areas, commonly use 220V. In some locations, both voltages may be available within the same city or even the same building.
Brazil uses Type N and Type C plugs:
• Type N: Three round pins arranged in a triangular pattern (grounded).
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded).
Travellers should bring a universal adaptor and check appliance voltage compatibility before use, as plugging a 127V-only device into a 220V socket may cause damage.
Brazil is a country that sweeps you up with its energy, colour and sheer diversity. From the rhythmic pulse of samba-filled streets to the quiet majesty of the Amazon rainforest, it is a place where every corner seems to dance to its own vibrant beat. The country stretches across a vast expanse of South America, offering landscapes that range from tropical coastlines and red-sand deserts to wetland wildernesses and mountain-top cities.
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's best-known stage, a city where forested peaks tower over golden beaches and locals gather for sunrise swims, mountain hikes and impromptu football matches. São Paulo, by contrast, is a sprawling metropolis brimming with creativity, gastronomy and culture, its intensity softened by leafy neighbourhoods and cutting-edge art spaces. Brasília, the capital, stands apart with its futuristic architecture and carefully planned avenues, a striking contrast to the country's older colonial towns.
Beyond the cities lie some of the world's greatest natural wonders. The Iguazu Falls thunder along the border with Argentina, the Pantanal opens up into the planet's largest wetland teeming with wildlife, and the Amazon remains one of Earth's last great frontiers, a labyrinth of rivers and rainforest alive with extraordinary biodiversity. Along the coast, more than 7,000km of shoreline delivers everything from calm turquoise bays in the northeast to wild surfing beaches further south.
What makes Brazil truly unforgettable, however, is its people. Warm, expressive and endlessly welcoming, Brazilians bring a sense of joy and spontaneity to everyday life — whether sharing a bowl of açaí, celebrating at a local festa, or simply enjoying a sunset by the sea. It is a country that invites visitors not just to observe but to join in.
Brazil is, in every sense, a land of experiences: bold, beautiful and brimming with life. Many arrive for its famous icons, but it is the spirit of the place — vibrant, generous and endlessly surprising — that stays with you long after you leave.
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