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Foreign visitors spent a record $8.38 billion in Brazil through September
International tourists spent $8.38 billion in Brazil from January through September 2026, a record for that period.
That was 10% more than foreign visitors spent in the first nine months of 2025.
September spending also reached a monthly record, at $904.7 million, up 8% from September 2025.
The figures were released by Brazil’s Central Bank and compiled by the Ministry of Tourism.
The spending growth comes alongside a record visitor flow: Brazil reached 7 million international tourists early in October, matching the record pace from the same point in 2025.
More visitor spending supports businesses across the country, including hotels, restaurants, guides and small businesses.
The wider tourism sector also generated 62,000 formal jobs between August 2025 and August 2026, and employed 2.42 million people.
Foreign visitors spent a record $8.38 billion in Brazil from January through September 2026, according to CNN Brasil.
That total was 10% higher than in the same period of 2025, when visitors spent $7.61 billion.
In September, foreign visitors spent $904.7 million, also a record for that month.
The figures were released by Brazil’s Central Bank and compiled by the Ministry of Tourism.
The sources report different growth rates for January through September: CNN Brasil says 10%, while Estadão says 9.2%.
- Who
- Foreign visitors to Brazil.
- What
- They spent a record $8.38 billion from January through September 2026, according to CNN Brasil.
- When
- January through September 2026; September spending also reached a monthly record.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Foreign visitors spent a record $8.38 billion in Brazil, according to CNN Brasil.
Foreign visitors spent $904.7 million in Brazil, a record for the month.
Brazil reached 7 million international tourists for the year.
The Central Bank’s spending data was reported by CNN Brasil.
- Spending, January–September
- $8.38 billion, according to CNN Brasil
- Year-on-year growth
- 10%, according to CNN Brasil; 9.2%, according to Estadão
- September spending
- $904.7 million
- International visitors by early October
- 7 million
- Visitors in 2025
- 9.2 million, a yearly record
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International tourism brings resources that move our economy and open opportunities in all regions. This money reaches hotels, restaurants, guides and small businesses, strengthening those who work to welcome visitors.