Food and Water Hygiene:

Tap water in Brazil’s major towns and cities is fairly safe for drinking and cases of related problems for visitors are usually minimal. When traveling to remote regions and small towns, it is better to carry your own drinking water. Bottled water is sold cheaply in shops and supermarkets around the country.

Dehydration:

Visitors should take care to avoid suffering from severe dehydration especially for those traveling with children. The humid and hot conditions in parts of the country especially the coastal areas can be detrimental to your health. Stay hydrated at all times by drinking lots of juices and water.

Food and contamination:

Contaminated food can result in sometimes serious cases of diarrhea or stomach upsets. Care should be taken when eating out especially when buying food from street vendors. Do not buy suspicious looking food and ensure that it is properly cooked. Fruits and vegetables sold by vendors may also not be properly washed. You can buy these and wash them yourself with bottled or clean tap water. Most restaurants have good standards of hygiene, and the chances of getting sick from restaurant food are minimal, unless you have a very delicate stomach. You should however not be overcautious as this may prevent you from enjoying some of the most exotic cuisine in the world.