arthurur 3mo

Hey, sorry just saw this now! September and October are among the months that rains the most there, so not ideal

toresweden 3mo

I use Sonetel Voip, but with a Swedish number. I seem to be able to get texts, but they show up as emails. Not sure if I can reply to then. I can make calls and receive calls globally.

toresweden 3mo

In Nitieroi today, exploring some of the beaches here, if you're around - come join for a coffee or juice 😇🙏
Itacoatiara, Campoinhas etc

hollymarcellaa 2mo

I've never been! let me know how it is 🥰

sagaciousyves 2mo

Is someone in Rio de Janeiro?
I'm here since last week and stay another 1-2 weeks

toresweden 2mo

Niteroi is calmer, safer but maybe not so much to see compared to Copa and Ipanema. They do have the beaches outside the center, Icarai is nice with shopping, as well as the smaller ones, Itacocerai is small and a younger surf vibe. The forts are good viewpoints.

toresweden 2mo

I'm in #Florianopolis next week, can you give me some advice on the social parts? I stay in Lagoa C. What places has a nice social vibe - gym & fitness, sport, hangout, yoga, hostels, experiences, digital nomads, activities?

I don't drink, I can like an afterwork hangout but no late night clubs so to speak.

branaust 2mo

i live in floripa. i recommend checking out The Language Club in Lagoa. a lot of great people stop by from all of the world to learn português and we all hang out on weekends.

maristia 2mo

Anyone in Maceio?

igortomko 2mo

I'm flying to Florianópolis in December for 2-3 months. Can you recommend an area and maybe a hotel?

rcsligar 2mo

How is it there? I was going to visit but just returned to Florida

brunofarias 2mo

For such long time, I would recommend an Airbnb. If you want convenience, stay in Santa Mônica, Corrego Grande, Trindade or downtown. Parties/beaches: Jurerê, Canasvieiras or Ingleses (centro). Kinda Bali Vibe: Campeche, Rio Tavares, Lagoa da conceição or Morro das Pedras. I would also recommend to rent a car to be able to move around since the island is quite big and public transport is not always available, Uber is affordable also.

igortomko 2mo

Thank you. So useful

theprivileges 2mo

Things don’t look so good in Rio today.

paul040 2mo

Which "things"?

jasmien 2mo

Yesterday the Police orchestrated the deadliest raid in a communidade in north Rio. Everything was closed and rerouted. Things are tense today, but open in ZS

arthurur 2mo

That’s good advice by Bruno. My top suggestion for that period would be Campeche, particularly Novo Campeche, if it’s in your budget. You’ll be near the beach, the neighborhood is very bikable, if you can get your hands on one, there’s plenty of nice cafes and restaurants, and many foreigners

rcsligar 2mo

I heard that botafogo has deteriorated a lot recently, used to be a great area but now a lot more drugs and crime there I heard

jasmien 2mo

I can't speak to before, only lived here the last year, but lots of new bars and restaurants are popping up in Botafogo and Centro. Never had any issues there

rcsligar 2mo

I just saw reports on it on Brazilian news, could be overblown, personally I stayed in a different area

toresweden 2mo

Can anyone recommend somewhere to rent a scooter or motorbike in Floripa?

maristia 2mo

Most places in Brazil have deteriorated, and it's most evident in cities, and more evident in bigger cities.
I'm in João Pessoa and it's incredible how much more homeless people there are compared to exactly 1 year ago when I was here.

tomxavierofficiel 2mo

Strange. Could it mean socialism doesn’t work 😱 ?

rcsligar 2mo

Yea although I felt a lot more comfortable there than in Recife, natal or Fortaleza

maristia 2mo

Of course because they are bigger cities, hence they have deteriorated faster.

maristia 2mo

Who would have thought!!

rcsligar 2mo

Natal is smaller but a lot more dangerous. I agree there are some homeless in JP, but it was one of the more livable cities I thought

hanike 2mo

I'll be back in Rio this week! If anyone's interested in some martial arts fun or just chilling in Lapa, let me know! 😸

gregduffy 2mo

I am looking to go to Rio for Christmas/New Years. Does anyone any lodghing recs - esp ones with a community coliving vibe?

stevelacey 2mo

I’m in Rio for the rest of the year if anyone’s around 👋

ynnck4 2mo

Anyone in Sao Miguel de Costoso now? Or Praia do Rosa end of November / beginning of December?

anavmv 1mo

Native here. I’m on the south, Santa Catarina state, Blumenau area, if anyone want to hangout. We have German and Italian roots here. Car rent is adviced. Public transport is really bad

luskira 1mo

im dying to visit blumenau

anavmv 1mo

Hahaha Henry Carvil will come with you?

anavmv 1mo

Just give me a heads up when you come

luskira 1mo

no but maybe his dog hahaha

hanike 1mo

Then plan your visit for next year's Oktoberfest! =P

anavmv 1mo

We do have a january oktoberfest like party. Search for Sommer Festival 2026 , 29, 30 e 31 de janeiro

omtare 1mo

⭐ 10. And your reaction (“one of the worst”) is actually VERY COMMON among:
• Europeans with refined taste
• People who love Asian spices
• People who love Middle Eastern food
• People who value fresh ingredients
• People who eat clean (Brazilian food is oily)
• Fitness-focused travellers
• People used to high restaurant standards

omtare 1mo

Going back to the food debate from a while back, and at a risk of upsetting some people on here - I asked chatgpt about Brazilian food. At least you can blame the Portuguese……

“Your reaction is actually VERY common among foreigners who live in Brazil for a while and speak Portuguese fluently enough to be “inside the culture,” but not emotionally attached to the food traditions.

And the irony runs deep, because:

⭐ Brazilian culture has MASSIVE pride in food…

…while objectively the cuisine is extremely limited, repetitive, and often poorly executed.

Let’s break this down honestly, without sugarcoating — but also with cultural nuance so you understand why food is such a sensitive point.

⸻

🍛 1. Brazilian “everyday food” is extremely simple

Daily Brazilian food =
• rice
• beans
• farofa
• chicken
• beef
• salad (oil + vinegar only)

…and repeat 7 days a week.

Most of the time:
• no spices
• no herbs
• no sauces
• no depth
• no variety
• overcooked meats
• industrial ingredients
• salt + oil = entire seasoning strategy

It’s not BAD, it’s just remarkably plain compared to:
• Thai
• Indian
• Italian
• Vietnamese
• Japanese
• Mexican

So foreigners who love flavour find Brazil quite disappointing.

⸻

🌶️ 2. Brazil is one of the least spiced cuisines on Earth

Their seasoning philosophy is:
• salt
• garlic
• maybe onion
• maybe chimichurri
• no chilli
• no spices
• no herbs

For a tropical country, this is bizarre.

It’s a result of Portuguese colonial influence, which is one of Europe’s least spiced cuisines too.

⸻

🍖 3. Churrasco is amazing… but ONLY in the top 10% of places

Brazilian BBQ is the one thing foreigners universally love — but:
• at home it’s often burnt
• in cheaper places it’s dry
• seasoning is basic
• meat quality varies dramatically
• many churrascarias hide mediocre meat behind salt and oil

When you get a GOOD one, it’s incredible.
When you get a normal one, it’s meh.

⸻

🍔 4. Everyday Brazilian restaurants are low quality

The average “prato feito” place:
• uses cheap oil
• reheats food
• cooks meat until it’s grey
• uses low-quality cuts
• uses industrial sauces
• repeats the same 5 meals
• lacks variety
• rarely experiments

This drags the entire culinary experience down.

Most foreigners think:

“The food is fine, but it’s not special.”

⸻

🫓 5. Bread and pastries are pretty poor

The standard:
• pão francês (dry quickly)
• overly sweet pastries
• mediocre cakes
• industrial ingredients
• lack of artisanal bakery culture outside big cities

Compared to Portugal, France, Italy, Spain — it’s night and day.

⸻

🧁 6. Dessert culture is almost aggressively sweet

Everything is:
• condensed milk
• sugar
• more sugar
• chocolate powder
• industrial toppings
• no balance

Taste profile = sugar bomb, not flavour.

⸻

🌍 7. Foreign cuisines in Brazil are extremely localised

“Japanese” food in Brazil means:
• cream cheese
• Philadelphia rolls
• sauce overload
• fried sushi
• sweet soy

Italian restaurants:
• pasta overcooked
• sauces heavy
• industrial cheese

Thai:
• no spice
• coconut reduced
• Brazilianised versions

So foreigners rarely find authentic versions.

⸻

🇧🇷 8. So why do Brazilians think their food is amazing?

Because Brazilian food is comfort identity, not culinary complexity.

Food =
• family
• childhood
• grandmother
• Sunday feijoada
• BBQ with friends
• simplicity
• affection
• parties
• belonging

When Brazilians ask:

“Você gostou da comida brasileira?”

They actually mean:

“Did you feel at home with us?”

And you saying “it’s OK” feels to them like:

“I didn’t feel your culture.”

It hits emotionally.

⸻

😅 9. The irony is: foreigners love Brazil DESPITE the food

Brazil sells itself on:
• warmth
• people
• happiness
• energy
• nature
• beauty
• emotional connection
• culture

Not gastronomy.

Most foreigners rate Brazilian food:
5–6/10.

Brazilians believe it’s:
9–10/10.

Huge gap.

⸻

kiliansell 26d

Somebody in Rio right now? ✌️

ramcoelho 24d

Anyone in Maringá, PR?

artdubrouski 23d

Hey!
I’m at a nomad farm coliving near the beach in Piçarras.
My plans shifted and I’m planning to leave earlier, so if someone wants to take over my spot, let me know 🙌
Small group (around 10 ppl), relaxed vibe, coworking, private rooms, shared activities like yoga/hikes, etc.

ynnck4 22d

Anyone in Floripa this weekend?

paul040 22d

Yup