According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, states of southern Brazil, such as Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina, they were the most benefited, receiving 62% of the total
In January 2025, the entry of nearly 1.5 million internationals, totaling 1,483,669 visitors. This number, released by, represents the best performance for the month since 1970 and a 55% growth compared to the same period last year, when 956,737 tourists visited the country.
Argentina stood out as the main source of tourists, sending 870,318 visitors, almost double what was recorded in January 2024. The southern states of Brazil, such as Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina, were the most benefited, Receiving 62% of the total of international tourists, which is equivalent to 924,138 people.
Rio Grande do Sul led visitors with 518,557 tourists, with an impressive 95% increase over the previous year. In absolute numbers, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo also stood out, receiving 240,151 and 219,787 tourists, respectively. Paraná and Santa Catarina also performed well, with 206,861 and 198,720 visitors, respectively.
The entry of tourists in Brazil occurred mainly by land, with 54% of visitors using this means of transport. Air transport was responsible for 41% of arrivals, while only 5% of tourists arrived by sea and river roads.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Luisa Dos Santos
