Languages
Languages in Brazil
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese spoken throughout the entire country. English is not widely spoken except in more tourist areas so do not expect bus or taxi drivers to understand English. Spanish speakers are usually able to get by in Brazil, especially towards the south, however while written Portuguese can be quite similar to Spanish, spoken Portuguese may be much harder to understand.
The country code for Brazil is 55. Mobile telephone coverage is generally very good with roaming agreements existing with most international mobile phone companies. Many hotels provide Internet access to guests and Internet cafes can be found in main towns, cities and airports. In smaller towns, public access is sometimes available at post offices.
Postal services are generally reliable with airmail service to Europe taking around one week and surface mail taking at least four weeks. Post offices are widely available throughout Brazil.
Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat 0800-1200.
