Record-breaking start: Brazil draws 3.7 million tourists in first quarter of 2025

Vibrant cities, lush landscapes, and cultural richness place Brazil in the spotlight capturing global attention like never before. With new records set in the first quarter of the year, Brazil is experiencing a robust rise in foreign tourism in 2025. Between January and March, the country welcomed 3.7 million visitors — a whopping increase of 47.8% compared to the same period in 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, Embratur, and the Federal Police, this is the highest number of international tourist arrivals ever recorded in Brazil in a quarter. 

March alone saw 929,096 foreign visitors, a 25.5% increase from the previous year. São Paulo was the country’s top gateway, with 277,266 international travellers…