Increase was 48% compared to the same period of 2024; São Paulo is the main gateway
The Ministry of Tourism announced on Wednesday (16.br.2025) that Brazil registered in 2025 a new record of visitors for the 1st quarter of the year.
About 3.7 million international travelers were in the country. The number represents an increase of 48% over the same period as 2024.
Tourism Minister Celso Sabino attributed success to collaboration between the government, the private sector and international partners. “Our goal is to follow this pace and consolidate the country as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations,” these.
The profile of visitors showed a significant increase in the number of Argentine tourists. The state of São Paulo continued to be the main entry point of international tourists. Rio de Janeiro comes close behind.