Brazil surpasses 7 million international tourists in 2026

Brazil has surpassed 7 million international tourists between January and September 2026, according to data from Embratur, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Federal Police. In September alone, the country welcomed over 568,000 international visitors, marking one of the strongest performances for that month in recent history.

Air travel accounted for more than 4.9 million of these arrivals, representing a 9.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Key emitting markets included China (78%), Colombia (25.5%), Mexico (22.8%), Peru (16.6%), and Canada (13.5%). Regionally, the Northeast led growth with a 32.5% increase, while states like Rio Grande do Norte saw air arrivals surge by 124.6%.

In the Argentinian market, travel platform Despegar reports that while Brazil remains the top destination for the upcoming summer season, competition is rising from Caribbean destinations such as Punta Cana and Cancun, as well as Miami. Within Brazil, Rio de Janeiro leads international rankings, with high demand also noted for Búzios, Cabo Frío, and Maragogi.