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. In open street markets, however, when
offered fruit for tasting, it is safe and part of the local culture to
do so, especially in São Paulo. Municipal markets in most capitals offer
a unique experience in trying exotic fruit. 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.
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