Iguazu Falls, Argentina, and Brazil
Iguazu Falls should be on the list of places to visit for Argentina or Brazil! The falls at Iguazu are twice as large as the Niagara Falls, and the parks surrounding them host a variety of animals.
Destination: Brazil
Brazil, that’s mesmerizing beaches, vibrant culture, ideal climate, beautiful people, soccer and so much more.
About Brazil
Added to it is the fact that South America’s largest country by landmass (5th largest globally) is one of the faster-growing economies in the world, something that’s bound to intrigue every digital nomad who is looking to enjoy some time in an exotic country while making a decent living off freelancing.
Brazil as Nomad / Transnational
There are a lot of solid reasons why remote workers find Brazil so appealing to move to. We’ve already talked about its beaches, people, and cultures. Still, aside from these, it’s also mostly safe and has a significantly lower cost of living (we’ll come to this part later). Sadly, nothing is perfect, not even Brazil.
One of the most significant drawbacks, specifically for digital nomads, is its disappointingly low average internet speed of just 3.6 Mb/s, even lower than the global average of 5.1 Mb/s. Recently, though, with the growing popularity of Vivo and Tim 4G networks, things are definitely starting to look moving in the right direction.
Main cities in Brazil
Most digital nomads coming to Brazil prefer to live in three of its best cities, namely Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Natal. Aside from being very welcoming to foreigners, these cities offer the best of Brazil in terms of beaches, nearby ecological landscapes, and somewhat workable internet speed. The cost of living in all three cities is undoubtedly one of the things that most attracts digital nomads. You could do just fine in under $600 a per month in any of these cities! Add a hefty villa and a premium gym membership, and everything you earn over $1000 could still quickly go into your savings account.
Visa
You won’t even need a visa to stay in Brazil as long as you have a valid U.S. or EU passport. However, this visa exemption is only valid for 90 days for certain European countries, including Croatia, Finland, France, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain. Other EU citizens can stay up to 3 months in a period of 6 months without a visa. Digital nomads from India planning to live in Brazil can quickly obtain an e-visa online. The Brazilian government has also announced that it is going to waive the visitor visa requirement for Indian and Chinese citizens very soon!
Do you speak Portuguese?
Language is an essential factor that every digital nomad considers before visiting a country, and this is where it gets a little bit complicated for Brazil. Unlike other South American countries that generally have Spanish as their official language, Brazil is quite an exception for being the largest country of the continent. More than 98% of Brazilian citizens (virtually everyone) speak Portuguese, so if you’ve been brushing up on your Spanish lately, that’s sadly not going to be very useful when you travel to Brazil. English Proficiency Index of Brazil is merely 50.10, which is considered low. So, if you’re looking forward to making new Brazilian friends when you visit here as a digital nomad, you will need to spare some time learning Brazilian Portuguese.
Visit Brazil
To sum up, Brazil is certainly worth giving a shot if you’re a travel enthusiast and have the option to work from anywhere in the world. It doesn’t have to be an extended stay, but you will enjoy a memorable time when you’re in Brazil. If you plan your nomadism by months, Brazil is best enjoyed from December to February. This is when you can participate in all its festivities and celebrations while enjoying your work on the tropical beaches at the same time!