Power, plugs and voltage
Brazil dey use Type N plug (round pins with grounding pin), na di same standard as South Africa newer socket. Most European two-pin plug fit fit loose, but bring Type N adapter make e sure. Voltage na di tricky part: e be 127V for Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo but 220V for Brasilia, Recife and Fortaleza. Check di socket or ask before you plug your hair tools, and pack multi-voltage charger.
Small Portuguese words
Brazilians dey speak Portuguese, no be Spanish, and small effort go carry you far.
- Bom dia / Boa tarde - good morning / afternoon
- Obrigado (men) / Obrigada (women) - thank you
- Por favor - abeg
- Quanto custa? - how much be am?
- A conta, por favor - bring di bill abeg
English no plenty outside tourist area, so translation app go really helep.
Wetin to pack for Brazil
- Light, breathable clothes - e dey hot and humid almost everywhere
- Strong sunscreen and hat for beach
- Insect repellent (especially for Amazon and Pantanal)
- Light rain jacket for tropical downpour
- Comfortable shoes; flip-flops (Havaianas dey everywhere) for beach
How to stay connected
Wi-Fi common for hotel and cafe but e no dey reliable wen you dey move. eSIM na di easiest option - you go stay online for Google Maps, Uber, WhatsApp (wey Brazilians dey use for everything) and translation without to dey find local SIM.
Quick tips
- Carry small cash. Plenty places dey collect card, but market and beach seller prefer reais for small notes.
- Use Uber or 99. Both cheap, safe and dem go save you from taxi price wahala.
- Tipping no strict. Dem dey usually add 10% service charge; extra na by choice.
- Mind your valuables. Leave di flashy jewelry for hotel, especially for busy cities.
- No drink tap water. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
- Plan around distance. Brazil big well - Rio to Manaus na four-hour flight, so fly between regions.
- Learn di meal rhythm. Afternoon na di big meal; try prato feito or per-kilo buffet.
- Enjoy beach culture. Order agua de coco and pao de queijo and take am easy.
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