About Us

Welcome to The Discover Brazil, the guide created by a Brazilian to help you experience Brazil as it truly is.

Brazil is vast, diverse, vibrant and unique in every detail. But for anyone arriving from abroad, navigating this giant country can be challenging. That’s where The Discover Brazil comes in: a modern, practical, and smart guide designed for international travelers who want to go beyond the obvious and live authentic, safe, and unforgettable experiences.

Here, you’ll find what no international guide offers:
exclusive itineraries, off-the-beaten-path destinations, ready-to-use MyMaps, checklists, cost spreadsheets, a glossary of useful Portuguese phrases, a list of essential apps, and a local perspective that reveals the real Brazil the one only those who live and explore the country truly know.

The Discover Brazil is continuously updated and always aligned with Brazil’s current reality. That means up-to-date tips, honest recommendations, weather changes, safety alerts, safe routes, must-see places, and deep cultural experiences.

If you’re looking for more than beautiful photos if you want to experience local markets, forests, rivers, small villages, secret trails, untouched beaches, traditional festivities, typical flavors, and Brazilian hospitality you’re in the right place.

This is not just a guide.
It’s a bridge between you and the real Brazil.

Discover, explore, and live Brazil like a local.


Welcome to The Discover Brazil, your journey starts here.

About the Author

Marina Dejanira is a traveler in her spare time, creator of the blog Deja Por Aí, and passionate about exploring Brazil and the world with a curious, light, and deeply human perspective. In 2019, she embarked on a solo backpacking trip through South America that transformed the way she sees travel and ever since, she believes that traveling goes far beyond collecting passport stamps: it’s about living experiences that stay with you forever.

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Marina Dejanira Freitas